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Introduction Overview of Enrique Melendez as a significant Hispanic community leader, former Consul of El Salvador, and chairman of the Fountain Hills City Council. Early Life and Education Born in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. Attended Loyola High School in Los Angeles. Earned a BS in Foreign Trade from the University of San Francisco. Completed Executive Management program at Stanford University. Career in the Petroleum Industry Worked for Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) for 35 years. Held various roles in human resources, advertising, marketing, and public affairs. Manager of Public Affairs for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Recognized by President Ronald Reagan in 1982 as one of the top 20 Hispanics in the U.S. Appointed to the World Trade Commission in 1983, contributing to the establishment of offices in major global cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Mexico City, Frankfurt, and London. Business and Consulting Founded a consulting company post-retirement. Clients included ARCO, General Dynamics, The Port of Long Beach, California Steel, E and J Gallo Winery, and others. Specialized in environmental technology, marketing, distribution, and government interface. Diplomatic and Community Service Appointed Consul of El Salvador to Arizona in 2005 by President Saca. Served as executive director of the Consular Corps of Arizona. Named Ambassador at Large by the Diplomatic Corps of Arizona in 2022. Active in various community organizations in Arizona, including the Scottsdale Police Department's Chief Advisory Council and the Scottsdale Advocacy Center. Political Career Vice Mayor and councilman in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Involved in local initiatives, including the Maricopa County Jail Committee and the Fountain Hills City Council. Personal Life Married to Pam Melendez, with a son, daughter, and grandchildren. Planning to move to Bilbao, Spain, following retirement. Awards and Recognitions Honored by President Ronald Reagan in 1982 as one of the top 20 Hispanics in the United States. Received an award from Senator John McCain in 2004 in San Salvador. Played a key role in negotiations to establish the Arco Arena, home of the NBA Sacramento Kings. Appointed to the World Trade Commission, contributing to the establishment of offices in major global cities.
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