Fans of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills can know a lot about the lives of housewives, however not much is known about their husbands. Edwin Arroyave was thrust into the spotlight when he appeared with his wife on the eighth season of the reality TV show. Eileen Davidson’s departure after season seven left some major problems that led to Edwin’s wife, Teddi Mellencamp, being introduced to Arroyave in the show’s next season. Edwin is a hardworking and busy man who appears to be supportive of his wife and her TV life. Join us to find out lesser-known facts about the successful businessman, husband and father.
Edwin Arroyave – biography
Edwin Arroyave is a Colombian born on April 19.1977. Although his father’s identity is unknown, we do know that his mother is Blanca Cardenas. Edwin was born in Bogotá, Colombia, but his family moved to the United States when he was an infant. At the age of six, Edwin and his older sister Adriana traveled to Los Angeles in search of greener pastures.
There is little or no information readily available on Arroyave’s educational efforts. However, during his career Edwin was very busy and a successful businessman. From 1994 to 1999 he was Sales Manager at LD Services Inc. in Santa Fe Springs. In 1999, Edwin joined forces with several other business partners to form a security company called Nee Security Inc, which ceased operations in 2002. Arroyave then served as President of E&E Security for two years (2002 to 2004) before separating from his partners to form their own company in 2004 – Skyline Security Management. The company, whose services are very extensive, is a provider of home security systems, maintains and monitors security system devices such as intruder and fire alarms. As the company’s founder and CEO, Edwin has helped the company grow and become a highly successful security systems retailer.
Although Edwin is a successful businessman, Arroyave is best known for being the husband of Teddi Jo Mellencamp, daughter of legendary rock singer John Cougar Mellencamp. The couple was thrust further into the spotlight after Teddi joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast in its eighth season. After gradually warming into the hearts of many, fans and viewers became more and more interested in finding out details about her husband Edwin and her entire family.
Facts about Teddi Jo Mellencamp’s husband
- Early life
Edwin Arroyave had a rather difficult childhoodparents were once arrested and accused of drug trafficking. Not only was Edwin’s father regularly searched by authorities, but he ended up serving a 10-year sentence after being found guilty of drug abuse. As a result, Edwin’s family was thrown into financial hardship. Arroyave was forced by the turn of events to fight for himself and his family from an early age.
- professional motivation
Edwin Arroyave, who appears to have strong security interests, once demonstrated his motivation for venturing into the industry. Along with the demand and financial rewards, Edwin decided to make a change in his neighborhood (Huntington Park), which saw several slumps during its formative years. According to Edwin, he felt like a protector to his clients every time he helped them prevent a burglary.
- Family – Love Journey with Teddi Jo Mellencamp
As previously mentioned, Edwin Arroyave is the husband of reality TV star Teddi Mellencamp. The couple’s love journey is quite unusual as it started with a one night stand. Contrary to popular belief, this was the start of Edwin and Teddi’s long-term romance. The couple quickly bonded and dated for a while. Edwin and Teddi, who exchanged vows in Paris in 2011, have since expanded their family. They are the proud parents of three children – Slate and Cruz, and Isabella, Edwin’s daughter from a previous relationship.
- recognition
Edwin Arroyave’s career profile is a testament to the fact that he is a busy man who has put intense effort into the success of his business. Thankfully, his hard work in the security industry has paid off not only financially, but with awards as well. Edwin’s company received the Elite Advantage Award in 2011, 2012 and 2013. He also received the Interlogix Award 2011 and the Teleguard Award 2012. Also in 2014 he was named one of the “Top 20 under 40” by Security System News.
- social media
Edwin Arroyave has an active social media life. While it’s uncertain if he’s very active on other popular websites like Facebook and Twitter, we do know that he has a large following on his Instagram account, which he shares with his wife, Teddi. The couple share a variety of photos from everyday family life, including memorable moments with their three children, as well as fun play and party times.
