John Renteria bio
- Born 1952 in Salt Lake City
- Divorced, currently in 10-year relationship with Viola Tovar
- Two children, four grandchildren
- B.S., political science, University of Utah, 1978
- Attended, Brigham Young University law school
- 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
- 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
- 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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