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Armando Gutierrez (born November 17, 1949 Cuba) is a banker, political consultant and multi-area entrepreneur in the United States.
Background
Gutierrez was born in Cuba, then moved to the United States, where he spent several years in New Jersey and eventually settled in Miami, Florida. He spent several years in the banking industry, serving as Senior Vice-President of the Central Bank and Trust Company. He has been Director of the Latin Chamber of Commerce and a delegate of the Cuban Patriotic Junta. He also served as Chairman of South Floridians for the Statue of Liberty, a fundraising group that supported the statue's 100th anniversary restoration campaign. Gutierrez was a member of the Diversity Action Council, an organization created and funded by Miami-based Burger King to promote and support diversity among its franchisees.
Elian Gonzalez
He acted as spokesperson for the family of Elián González during the Elian Gonzalez affair. Gutierrez supported the efforts in Miami to prevent Elián from living with his father. Gutierrez organized the legal team and negotiated with the US government, the night of the entry to retrieve Elian Gonzalez, Gutierrez and attorneys were in the house speaking to the Clinton administration.
Personal life
Armando Gutierrez is married to Maritza Gutierrez and they have two sons, Armando Gutierrez, Jr. and Chad Gutierrez. Armando also has a daughter Lisette Gutierrez from a previous marriage.
Gutierrez is owner of several businesses including consulting companies and a utility company. In May of 2009, Gutierrez sold his 50% interest in WQXM, an AM radio station in Bartow, Florida.
External links
- Gutierrez Elian Press Meeting
- New York Times, Gutierrez involved in Florida Recount
- New York Times, Gutierrez during Elian Gonzalez
- New York Times, Cuban Leaders Bitter over Elian Saga
- New York Times, Delay in Cuba
- CNN , INS Speaks to Gutierrez
- CNN , Gutierrez Appeals Gonzalez Decision
- NPR, Gutierrez Interview
- Discovery Channel Special
- TIME MAGAZINE Elian Movie
References
- Castro, Max (January 28, 2000). "Milagro in Miami?". Salon.com. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
Political consultant Armando Gutierrez, the key strategist on the team, is renowned for conducting some of the dirtiest campaigns in a city known for hardball politics.
- Madigan, Charles (November 8, 1981). "Fear of crime overshadows mayoral election in Miami". Chicago Tribune. p. 5.
- "Miamian was not in Cuba with Jackson". Miami Herald. July 1, 1984. p. 22A.
- "Statue's Friends Pay for Liberty to Shine". Miami Herald. August 9, 1983. p. 1C.
"This is a project that all ethnic groups can get involved in," said Armando Gutierrez, chairman of the South Floridians for the Statue of Liberty, ...
- "Burger King Pledges $100m to Help Boost Minority Participation". JET. Vol. 65, no. 9. December 27, 1993. ISSN 0021-5996.
- "Public Notice" (PDF). FCC.gov. Federal Communications Commission. May 1, 2009. p. 3. Retrieved December 6, 2009.