Marco Rodriguez
President

Gloriamalia Perez
Vice President

Fernando Ortiz
Treasurer

Eva Gonzalez
Board Member

Gustavo L. Martinez
Board Member

Carolina Rojas-Gore
Secretary

Omar Gonzalez
Board Member

Juan Jimenez
Board Member

Rosa M. Escutia
Community Relations Manager, PG&E

MARCO RODRIGUEZ, President
Senior Financial Representative, Principal Finance Group. 

Has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance from California State University, Sacramento. He began his business career with Principal Finance Group where he continues to serve as Bank Manager and Senior Financial Representative. Marco has dedicated himself to contributing to his community through various non-profit organizations.

Gloriamalia Perez, Board Member
Partner, RMP Strategies, Inc 

Gloriamalia Pérez is a Partner in RMP Strategies, Inc. a governmental solutions and public relations firm.  Before assuming this position, Gloriamalia held management positions in the California Attorney General’s Office, California Arts Council and El Teatro Campesino.  Gloriamalia is a graphic designer with two (2) Masters Degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles.  She enjoys promoting the arts, working with artists and creating her own work.  While she enjoys the arts and cultures of all nations, Gloriamalia’s favorites are the arts and cultures of Mexico!

CAROLINA ROJAS-GORE, Secretary
Director of Public Relations UNIVISION 19/Telefutura 64 

She is the Director of Public Relations for UNIVISION 19 and brings her media experience to the Center while assisting in the fundraisers. Carolina has had a relationship with the Cultural Center for various periods and is passionate in promoting the traditions, customs and culture of Mexico.

Fernando Ortiz, Treasurer
President, Elevator Controls

A graduate of the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico City, Fernando holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He completed all course work towards a Master’s Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from CSUS.  Fernando has been the President of Elevator Controls Corporation for 20 years.

Fernando’s community involvement includes serving on the board of director’s for the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for two terms. Other involvement includes serving as coach for the Fruitridge Youth Soccer League for several years. He  is member of the CSUS Chicano/Latino Alumni.

Eva is currently a Vice-President Manager for Umpqua Bank she has been in the Sacramento area since 1992. Since that time she has been very involved in the community. She is passionate about helping others and this has lead her to be involved in many non-profit organizations. She has served in many boards which she has enjoyed and is currently enjoying the MCCNC board for the contribution it does in promoting our traditions in the community.

Omar Gonzalez , Board Member
Omar Gonzalez, A Law Corporation

Mr. Gonzalez earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from California State University, Sacramento and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. He is the founder of Omar Gonzalez, A Law Corporation, a California professional law corporation. Mr. Gonzalez began his legal career as a corporate attorney specializing in M&A and securities with a large Silicon Valley-based law firm. Mr. Gonzalez later opened his own practice switching his emphasis from corporate transactional work to personal injury/wrongful death and workers' compensation litigation. Mr. Gonzalez is fluent and literate in English and academic Spanish and is a member of numerous local and statewide professional and charitable organizations along with being a regular participant in several local charity events.

RICHARD HERNANDEZ, Board Member
Director, Human Resources Sacramento Hyatt Regency

He is the Director of Human Resources at the Hyatt Regency, Sacramento and co-chair of the fundraising committee for the MCCNC. Richard has always found tremendous satisfaction and appreciation of the arts, being able to support those activities which preserve Mexican culture.

Gustavo works as the Supervising Deputy City Attorney at the Office of the City Attorney, Sacramento. Gustavo has worked with many different non-profit organizations, which gives him a great amount of experience that will aid in his contributions to the Center.

Juan Jimenez , Board Member
Financial Consultant, Whitehall Parker Securities Inc.

Our newest Board Member is Juan J. Jiménez. Juan graduated from Chico State University. He holds a BA in Business Administration with an emphasis in Financial Management. His expertise is implementing strategic planning and investments. As a Financial Consultant of Whitehall Parker Securities Inc. , Juan has the necessary vision of bringing funds to the MCCNC.  His financial experience is a great asset to the Board of Directors.

Rosa M. Escutia manages community relations for Pacific Gas and Electric, Greater Sacramento.  She is part of a team who supports one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States and enjoys servicing approximately 15 million people in northern and central California.

Graduating in 1992 from the California State University, Sacramento, Ms Escutia received her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Communication Studies.  Her passion for education, government, and community has motivated her participation in various organizations, including: Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, CSUS Chicano/Latino Alumni Association; Personnel Management Association of Aztlan; Latina Management Institute; and, Hispanics Organized for Political Equality, Northern California.