About Omar Jacobo

Where did Omar Jacobo grow up?

I was born in Palo Solo, a neighborhood in Mexico City. There were four of us — my mom, my dad, my sister who is two years younger than me, and me — living in a single-room shack. We didn't have much. My childhood was defined by poverty and hardship. But it was all I knew, and we survived.

When I was 9 years old, we came to America — to Plano, Texas. My first memory in this country is one I will never forget. My mom had a bathtub ready with bubbles and rubber duckies. Before that day, I had never seen or been in a bubble bath. It was such a small thing, but it represented a completely new world. Years later, my brother was born in Plano — he's 25 now.

What challenges did Omar Jacobo overcome?

That new world didn't fix everything. I never did drugs in Mexico — that part of my life started at age 12, here in Texas. Bad environment, bad decisions, and before I knew it, I was spiraling. By 15 I was in prison. Between ages 12 and 18, I was arrested 56 times.

October 2020 was rock bottom. I was sitting on the floor of a single-bedroom apartment in Irving, TX. About to be evicted. I sat there and contemplated whether to end my life or fight for a different one. I chose to fight. On January 1, 2021, I made a New Year's resolution: sobriety. “I can keep a promise.” That was the last time I ever touched a substance. I'm 5+ years sober as of 2026.

How did Omar Jacobo get into HVAC?

At 21, I got into construction. My first job was traveling across the southwest United States building tanks to hold oil. Hard, honest work that gave me a foundation. About 10years ago, I got into HVAC — starting on the commercial side. I spent 3 years on major DFW projects, including ALL the Amazon warehouses in the area. Those buildings needed 50+ rooftop units each, with helicopters flying units onto the roof while my crew installed them.

After commercial, I switched to residential HVAC full-time. Working directly with families, solving real problems in their homes. That's where I found my calling, and I've been doing it for about 7 years now.

How did Omar Jacobo meet his wife Mariafernanda?

I met Mariafernanda Jacobo at Mi Cocina restaurant in Irving, TX. I was a waiter, she was a hostess. We've been together 12 years and married for 11. She became my partner in everything — life and business. Mariafernanda holds the Texas HVAC Contractor License (TACLA126718E) and manages operations for all four businesses. She is the backbone of everything we build together.

What businesses did Omar Jacobo build?

Mariafernanda and I founded Frosty's HVAC LLC in 2018. We built it from nothing. Today we serve 6 cities across DFW — Farmers Branch, Coppell, Irving, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Grapevine. We have 96 five-star Google reviews. Then came Frosty's Holiday Lighting LLC, then Frosty Homes, then Amor Property Manager. Four businesses. Father of 5 children.

And I'm just getting started.

Why does Omar Jacobo share his story?

I'm not proud of everything in my past. But I refuse to hide it. I share my story for the kids sitting in the same places I sat — in prison, in shelters, in addiction — who need to know that your past does not determine your future. Every business I build is proof that redemption is real.