Education: BSBA, Roosevelt University (Chicago), 1977.Major in Finance and minors in Accounting and Economics. Also an MBA studies with a major in Finance.

Background: Native of Chicago; Texas resident 20 years; analyst, Prudential Financial; Former Harris County Democratic chairman, Precinct 514, since 2000; member, Bay Area New Democrats, Harris County Democrats; volunteer, Houston Hispanic Forum, IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.

Personal: 47, Field Property Analyst, starting 24th year with present employer; resident of Spring.