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John Renteria bio

Published: Monday, July 30, 2007 12:06 a.m. MDT
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  • Born 1952 in Salt Lake City

  • Divorced, currently in 10-year relationship with Viola Tovar

  • Two children, four grandchildren

Education

  • B.S., political science, University of Utah, 1978

  • Attended, Brigham Young University law school

Career

  • Franchising management partner, La Puente Restaurant, 2001-present

  • Chief executive officer, Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2000-01

  • Realtor and property management, Tierra Realty, 1998-99

  • Executive director, Centro Civico Mexicano, 1983-85 and 1994-95

  • Migrant rehabilitation program director, Institute of Human Resource Development, 1987-92

  • Owner, John's Big Deal Restaurant, 1985-87

  • Ethnic programs director, KRCL, 1978-80

Politics

  • Ran unsuccessfully for Utah House of Representatives, 1984 and 1998

  • Ran unsuccessfully for Utah Senate, 2002 and 2004

  • Ran unsuccessfully for Salt Lake City mayor, 1999

  • Current precinct chairman, state Democratic Party

Community service

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  • Current president, Centro Civico Mexicano

  • Current member of board of trustees of Utah Legal Services and Crossroads Urban Center

  • Current involvement with Utah Coalition de La Raza, Utah Consortium of Minority Groups and other organizations

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