Secretary, United States Department of State, 2025-present

Senator, United States Senate, Florida, 2011-2025

Candidate, United States Senate, Florida, 2022

Candidate, President of the United States, 2016

Speaker, Florida State House of Representatives, 2006-2008

Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, District 111, 2000-2008

Majority Leader, Florida State House of Representatives, 2003-2006

Commissioner, City of West Miami, 1998-2000

Former Member, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, United States Senate

Former Member, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, United States Senate

Former Member, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, United States Senate

Former Member, Communications, Technology, Innovation and the Internet, United States Senate

Former Member, Foreign Relations Committee, United States Senate

Former Member, Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, United States Senate

Former Member, Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism Subcommittee, United States Senate

Former Member, Select Committee on Intelligence, United States Senate

Former Member, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, United States Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy

Former Member, Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, United States Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, United States Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies

Former Member, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, United States Senate

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, United States Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, United States Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues, United States Senate

Attorney, Broad & Cassel

Visiting Professor, Florida International University

Author, American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone, 2015

Author, An American Son: A Memoir, 2013

Political Analyst, Univision, 2008

Author, 100 Innovative Ideas for Florida's Future, 2006

Statewide Coordinator, Bob Dole Presidential Campaign, 1996

Board Member, Alafit International

Florida Chair, Grand Old Party Action Committee

Board Member, Latin Builders Association

Board Member, Miami Performing Arts Center

Awards:

Commander of the Order of the Star of Romania, 2017

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

1998

Father's Name:

Mario

Father's Occupation:

Hotel Bartender

Favorite Movie:

Godfather I and II, Pulp Fiction, Wedding Crashers

Favorite TV Shows:

O'Reilly Factor, The Tudors

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Flag football, football, public policy, and travel

Mother's Name:

Oria

Mother's Occupation:

Maid, Cashier and Retail Clerk

Publications:

100 Innovative Ideas for Florida's Future (2006)

Spouse's Occupation:

Founder of a consulting firm