About Me

Originally from Reno, Nevada, my mother was from El Salvador and my father was from Argentina. I appreciate how my life was positively influenced by growing up in a household where Spanish and English were fluidly spoken, and a rich mix of family and food added to the flavor.

During my earlier career, I was in the hospitality and tourism industry, managing hotel chains with Marriott and Embassy Suites in the San Francisco Bay area, Greenville, S.C., Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC. and South Florida. This experience eventually led me to start Staged Right Events, Inc., in Dania Beach where, for the past 24 years, I have been the owner/president of a full-service meeting, event, and conference planning company. I also started and operate “FETCHbranding, Inc.”, a boutique marketing and promotions company, and the “SRE Travel Club”, which offers unique member-based travel solutions for individuals and companies with our innovative and proprietary travel technology.

I chose public service as my way to give back by being involved in Dania Beach through local civic organizations, and by currently serving on City of Dania Beach boards such as: Vice Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board, Board member of the Dania Beach Housing Authority and Dania Beach Quality Housing Solutions, Secretary of the Dania Beach Employee Pension Board, and am proud to say that I was a past member of the Airport Advisory Board and City Charter Review Board. Why is this important? Your local government manages the services that affect  you every day – public safety, water, sewer, garbage collection, infrastructure, roads, traffic and how our city looks and feels.

Since 2001, I have lived in a subdivision called Natures Cove in southeast Dania Beach. I am a father, grandfather and small business owner. I am very proud to call Dania Beach my “forever” home. Like most small cities, Dania Beach has it’s share of challenges: Growth, traffic, affordable housing, infrastructure, good paying jobs, and the list goes on.

I believe that elected officials must work with each other to solve these issues, build vibrant, enduring neighborhoods and find ways to blend growth with responsible development. My commitment will be to you! I will listen and work with all Dania Beach residents and business owners on issues that matter to them. Together we can build trust in local government and make positive changes happen. This is why I am running to be your next Dania Beach City Commissioner.