Luis A. Menendez

Who resides in Hartford, was born in Havana, Cuba.  In 1966 Mr. Melendez fled Cuba with other members of his family and was then joined in the United States by his father in 1969.  After graduating from Penney High School in East Hartford he continued his education in Manchester Community College and Central Connecticut State University where he received his degree in Business Administration.  Mr. Menendez is now employed in his family business, GLTU Company Cabinet Distributors.  Mr. Menendez plays an active role in the Hartford Community in volunteering for many political functions as well as being a board member of SAMA the Spanish Merchants Association.  He is most proud of his wonderful family, his spouse Gladie and his two lovely daughters Vanessa and Cristina.

House Majority Leader Robert M. Ward appointed him to the Commission in 2003.