Melquíades Rafael Martinez
Former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Melquíades Rafael Ruiz Martínez is a Cuban-American lobbyist and former politician who served as a United States Senator from Florida from 2005 to 2009 and as general chairman of the Republican Party from November 2006 until October 19, 2007. Wikipedia
Born: 1946 (age 77 years), Sagua La Grande, Cuba
Education: Florida State University: College of Law (1973), University of Florida, Florida State University, and more
Party: Republican Party
Nationality: American
Descendants: Lauren Martínez, Andrew Martínez, and John Martínez
Previous offices: Senator, FL (2005–2009), United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (2001–2003), and Orange County Mayor (1998–2001)