Type of Entertainment: Motivational, Health, Education, Culture Rating: Everyone
- Nominee for the State Journal-Register’s First Citizen award (Springfield IL) 2009
- Proclaimed Salsa Ambassador to Springfield, IL by Mayor Tim Davlin
- President’s Award from National Image Inc. for his dedication to the mission of education, employment and civil rights for Latinos in Central IL
- Has been the feature of many articles and news stories dealing with his motivational programs and initiatives
- Attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing with a specialization in intercultural communication
- President of the Latin American Student Association
- Founded the SIUC Salsa Club Founded Salsa 29 Productions
- He works extensively with local communities providing programs for children, adults, older adults, and people with disabilities
- United States Navy veteran, traveling extensively around the world