Juan Garza's Page

about me

Born and raised in Mission, Texas. A year after graduating from high school, I joined the military initially on a 4 year enlistment that turned into a 23 year career.

what languages do you speak?

Spanish and English

what is your current, past or ideal job title?

Currently, I am a Contracts Manager within the IT Department of a non-profit organization. My focus is on staff augmentation, vendor management, RFPs, and contract review/negotiation.

your connection with Latin America?

My ancestors are of Spanish and Mexican origin. The first Garza recorded in what was then New Spain was in the year 1580. Using U.S. census records, I have established that great-grandparents of both parents were in Texas since at least 1850.

your favorite Latin American city? vacation spot? food?

I enjoy the architecture around the Zocalo of Mexico City and the scenery in Antigua, Guatemala.

what countries have you lived in? worked in?

I lived in Japan for 3 years and spent 6 months in my company's Mexico City office as interim director in 2002. Besides Mexico,I have traveled on business to the following Latin American countries: Guatemala, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. I have also traveled on business to England, Netherlands, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.

schools attended? degrees?

Colorado Christian University, B.S. Computer Information Systems Management

what companies have you worked for?

Western Forge, Prudential Insurance, Focus on the Family, Cook Communications Ministry, Compassion International.

company website?

http://www.compassion.com

online profile such as linkedin.com or blog?

http://linkedin.com

interests and/or hobbies?

Hiking, hunting, woodworking.

relationship status?

married

looking for?

networking, employment