Eder E. Ortíz Ortíz
| Eder Ortíz Ortíz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the At-large district | |
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In office 2008 – December 31, 2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 18, 1969 |
| Political party | Popular Democratic Party |
| Alma mater |
University of Puerto Rico (B.A.) Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (J.D.) Loyola University Chicago |
| Profession | Politician, Attorney |
Eder Ortíz Ortíz (born April 18, 1969) is a Puerto Rican politician and Senator. He served as a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 2008 to 2011.
Early years and studies
Eder Ortíz Ortíz was born on April 18, 1969. He is the oldest of three siblings. Ortíz obtained his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Puerto Rico. He then obtained his Juris doctor from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Law School in 1998. In 2005 he received a certificate in Management from Loyola University Chicago.
Professional career
Ortíz has worked as an executive in several multinational enterprises in Central America, United States, and the Caribbean. He was a legislative advisor for the Joint Commission on the Comptroller's Special Reports, and the Commission of Public Integrity.
Ortíz has also worked as a private attorney until December 2008.
Political career
Ortíz was sworn in as Senator At-large after the 2008 general elections according to the Law of Minority. He has served as Speaker for his party in the Commissions of Economic Development and Planning, Commerce and Cooperativism, Banking, Consumer Affairs, and others.
On December 20, 2011, Ortíz officially announced his resignation from the Senate, effective on December 31, 2011. He is waiting to be confirmed as Electoral Commissioner for the Popular Democratic Party.[1]
References
- ↑ Alvarez Jaimes, Yennifer (December 20, 2011). "Eder Ortíz renuncia al Senado". El Vocero.
External links
- Hon. Eder Ortíz on SenadoPR