Delegate Jeff Frederick of Virginia
Jeff Frederick is a member of the House of Delegates in the Virginia General Assembly, representing the 52nd district (eastern Prince William County). He is the first and only Latino ever elected to the Virginia legislature. Jeff is also Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, and a member of the Republican National Committee. When he was elected, Jeff was the youngest member of the General Assembly, and was the youngest state GOP Chief in the nation.
In the legislature, he is a member of the Finance Committee; Transportation Committee; Health, Welfare & Institutions Committee; and the Privileges & Elections Committee. He was first elected in November 2003, re-elected in November 2005, and again in November 2007 with 59% of the vote.
He has served on several boards and commissions, among them the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, and the Virginia Small Business Commission, where he is Chairman.
Jeff is active in a number of local and national political organizations, including the Club for Growth; the Republican National Hispanic Assembly; America's Future Foundation; and the Council for National Policy.
Jeff is a concerned citizen and community activist, serving on the Civilian-Military Council at Marine Corps Base Quantico and is a graduate of the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Citizen's Academy. He has been active with Virginia Citizen’s League, the Masons, and a past member of the board of directors for the National Capitol Area Chrysalis/Emmaus community. He also is involved and works closely with the Hispanic Business Roundtable and the Latino Coalition. Jeff and his family attend New Hope Church in Lorton, Virginia.
Professionally, Jeff is Chief Executive Officer of GXS Strategies, a Virginia based company using internet technologies for small organizations and governments. He founded the company in 1998 and under Jeff’s leadership, GXS has become an industry leader in the field of online activism and in providing IT solutions to government agencies.
Jeff is a graduate of Oxford College and Emory University with degrees in economics and political science. Jeff is a life-long and avid sailor who loves the water; he's been a Redskins fan since childhood; and keeps fit by playing racquetball and cycling frequently.
Jeff is a Virginia native (born in Fairfax hospital). He and his wife, Amy, live in Woodbridge with their daughters Gracie and Isabel.
Please visit his campaign website to learn to learn more about Delegate Fredricks accomplishments and to see how you can help his campaign.
Hon. Carlos Méndez of Puerto Rico
Don Carlos Méndez Martínez was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. He is the son of Doña Rosita Martinez and Don Pablo Mendez. He began his studies at Eladio J. Vega Elementary School, and the Marina Middle School now named Añeses Morell School. He continued studies at the José De Diego High School. At the age 17 he joined the United States Army, and at the age of 19 he was a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces. Taking advantage of the benefits under the GI-BILL he studied Gemologist Science and jewelry design. He opened his own business in jewelry and later focused on a real estate business. He also studied political science and philosophy at the University of Washington.
In 1995 he returned to Puerto Rico, and in 1996 aspired to become mayor of Aguadilla City, position that he still holds at this moment. He was president of the Federation of Mayors of Puerto Rico during the years 2003 and 2004. He is currently chairman of the State Republican Party of Puerto Rico.
Please the website of the Republican Party of Puerto Rico to learn to learn more about Mr. Mendez's accomplishments.
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