Al Cárdenas
Al Cárdenas | |
|---|---|
Florida Republican Party | |
| In office 1999–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Slade Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Carole Jean Jordan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alberto Remigio Cardenas y Pardo January 3, 1948 Havana, Cuba |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | |
| Education | Miami Dade College (AA) Florida Atlantic University (BA) Seton Hall University (JD) |
Alberto Remigio Cárdenas y Pardo (born January 3, 1948) is a Cuban-born American lawyer, politician and conservative activist who is a partner in the law firm of
Board of Trustees of Florida A&M University
.
Life and career
Cárdenas was born in
Miami Dade Community College, a bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University, and his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University.[3]
He is an alumnus of Florida Atlantic University's Eta Mu chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
Cardenas has been active in the
Federal National Mortgage Association from 1985 to 1990, as an appointee of Reagan and George H. W. Bush.[1]
Cardenas served three terms as
Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. He was also appointed to the Executive Committee of the Republican Party, the highest policy-making board at the Republican National Committee. He was the first Hispanic to lead a major state party and remains the only Hispanic Republican Party Chairman in Florida history.[4] He represented Florida as a delegate at every Republican National Convention held from 1976 to 2008.[1]
During CPAC 2011, Cardenas transitioned into the chairmanship of the American Conservative Union, with then-chairman David Keene's retirement. On June 1, 2014, Cardenas resigned[5] as American Conservative Union Chairman. He was succeeded by Matt Schlapp.[6]
Cardenas was a senior adviser and fundraiser for the
2016 Jeb Bush presidential campaign until it was suspended.[7]
Personal life
On March 2, 2019,.
References
- ^ a b c "Al Cárdenas". Squire Patton Boggs. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
- ^ "Al Cardenas". The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
- ^ "Board of Trustees – Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University". Florida A&M University. Retrieved November 25, 2006.
- ^ "Professional Directory – Alberto R. Cardenas". Tew Cardenas LLP. Archived from the original on March 2, 2007. Retrieved November 25, 2006.
- ^ McLaughlin, Seth (May 20, 2014). "Al Cardenas resigns as American Conservative Union chairman". Washington Times.
- ^ Glueck, Katie (June 19, 2014). "Matt Schlapp elected ACU chairman". Politico.
- ^ Misak, Michael (November 20, 2014). "With 2016 Looming, Jeb Bush Is Focused On Making Money". Huffington Post.
- ^ Marr, Madeline (February 19, 2019). "CNN contributor Ana Navarro celebrates her bridal shower with a drag brunch in Miami". Miami Herald.
- ^ Stone, Natalie (March 2, 2019). "CNN's Ana Navarro Marries Al Cardenas in Miami Beach: All the Details!". People.