Senator, Florida State Senate, 2000-2010

Member, Governor's Homeless Task Force

Chair, Fiscal Responsibility Council, 1997-1998

Vice Chair, Appropriations Conference Committee, 1995, 1996

Chair, Dade Legislative Delegation, 1992, 1993

Chair, Cuban-American Caucus, 1991-1992

Experience, Businessman

Member, Community Plan Against Crime Campaign, present

Chair, Crime Watch Program, present

Member, Florida International University Alumni, present

Member, Hialeah-Miami Springs Chamber of Commerce, present

Chair, Hurricane Andrew Emergency Relief Effort

Chair, Kiwanis Club Festivals, present

President/Former Vice President/Former Secretary, Kiwanis Club of Hialeah, present

Member, Miami Jaycees, present

Member, National Rifle Association, present

Chair, Naturalization Programs, present

Member, Republican Party of Dade County, present

Board Member, The Beacon Council, present

Chair, Voters Registration, present