Don Carlos Méndez Martínez was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. He is the son of Doña Rosita Martinez and Don Pablo Mendez. He began his studies at Eladio J. Vega Elementary School, and the Marina Middle School now named Añeses Morell School. He continued studies at the José De Diego High School. At the age 17 he joined the United States Army, and at the age of 19 he was a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces. Taking advantage of the benefits under the GI-BILL he studied Gemologist Science and jewelry design.

Luis G. Fortuño was sworn in as Governor of Puerto Rico on January 2, 2009. Prior
to being elected Governor, Fortuño was the sole representative in the U.S.
Congress of the 4 million U.S. citizens residing in the island.
Fortuño was sworn in to his first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, on
January 4, 2005 becoming the first Republican elected to Congress representing
the people of Puerto Rico. He began his tenure in Congress by being elected Vice-
President of his Freshman Class alongside Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. He

Zoraida Fonalledas was unanimously re-elected National Committeewoman for Puerto Rico at the State Convention held on November 23, 2003. She has held this position since 1995. Throughout all these years, Zori has been the backbone of the Republican Party of Puerto Rico, dedicating her energy and enthusiasm to increasing its grassroots, advocating family values, coordinating fundraising events and actively participating as a Republican in local and stateside activities.