• 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

• 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