Background
Alvarez, Jorge Luis was born on April 15, 1944 in Santa Clara, Cuba. Son of Ignacio A. and Inez and Alvarez. came to the United States, 1960.
Alvarez, Jorge Luis was born on April 15, 1944 in Santa Clara, Cuba. Son of Ignacio A. and Inez and Alvarez. came to the United States, 1960.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1965.
Engineer, Ralston Purina, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1965; project manager, Kaiser Aluminum, Baton Rouge, 1966-1970; product manager, Chemical Corporation, 1970-1977; general manager, Louisiana Chemical Equipment Company, Houston, 1977-1978; president, J. L. Alvarez & Associations, Houston, 1978-1980; technical manager, Carborundum Company, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1980-1984; chief Executive officer, Discovery Chemicals, Inc., Baton Rouge, since 1984.
Treasurer Republican Hispanic Caucus, Baton Rouge. Vice president Lafayette Soccer Association, 1980-1984. Member National Petroleum Refiners Association, Gas Processors Association, National Ceramic Society.
Married Lourdes Margarita Fradera, July 5, 1965. Children: Loures Maria, Christine Isabel, George Alexander.