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Melquiades Martinez's Biography
Contact Information
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Full Name:
Melquiades 'Mel' Rafael Martinez -
Gender:
Male -
Family:
Wife: Kitty; 3 Children: Andrew, John, Lauren -
Birth Date:
10/23/1946 -
Birth Place:
Sagua La Grande, Cuba -
Home City:
Orlando, FL -
Religion:
Catholic
- JD, Florida State University, 1973
- BA, International Affairs, Florida State University, 1969
- AA, Orlando Junior College, 1967
- Senator, United States Senate, 2005-2009
- Secretary, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2001-2005
- Appointed, United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, January 23, 2001
- Florida Co-Chair, Bush-Cheney Presidential Campaign, 2000
- Chair, Orange County Government, 1988-2000
- Delegate, Republican National Convention, 1996, 2000
- Commissioner, Orlando Utilities Commission, 1992-1997
- President, Orlando Utilities Commission, 1994-1997
- Florida Co-Chair, Dole-Kemp Presidential Campaign, 1996
- President, Board of Education, Bishop Moore High School, 1993-1994
- Candidate, Lieutenant Governor, 1994
- Chair, Ninth Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission
- Chair, Orange County Public Schools Finance Committee
- Presidential Appointment, Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba, 2003
- President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, 2002
- United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, 2002
- President, Orlando Utilities Commission, 1994-1997
- Corporate Council, Economic Development Commission, 1996
- Member, Nominating Board, City of Orlando, 1989-1992
- Chair, Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Committee, City of Orlando, 1981-1989
- Chair, Orlando Housing Authority, 1984-1986
- Of Counsel, Akerman Senterfitt, 2004-present
- Partner, Martinez & Dalton, 1989-1998
- Partner, Connor & Martinez, 1986-1989
- Partner, Wooten, Honeywell, Kest & Martinez, 1976-1986
- Billings, Frederick, Wooten & Honeywell, 1973-1976
- Board of Trustees, Chairman, Minority/Women Business Enterprise Alliance, Incorporated
- Board of Directors, Colonial Bank
- Board of Visitors, Florida State University
- Advisory Committee, Hispanic Business Initiative Fund
- Coach, Little League
- President, Orlando Chapter, Legatus
- Member, Saint James Cathedral Parish
- Member, United States Constitution Bicentennial Commission
- Board of Directors, United American Bank, 1993-1998
- Board of Trustees, United Arts, 1995-1996
- Vice President, Delaney Park Little League, 1991-1993
- Board of Directors, Orlando Chamber of Commerce, 1989-1992
- Vice President, Catholic Social Services, Diocese of Orlando, 1978-1986
- Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, 1983
- National Board of Trial Advocacy Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, 1981
- Florida Bar, 1973
- Supreme Court of Florida, 1973
Astrological Sign:
Libra
Number of Grandchildren:
2