Jose Garcia Ruiz

Background

Ruiz, Jose Garcia was born on March 18, 1947 in Ferriday, Louisiana, United States. Son of Carlos and Maria Pascuala (Garcia) Ruiz.

Education

Associate of Arts, Big Bend College, 1969. Bachelor, Evergreen State College, 1973.

Career

Employment interviewer, Washington State Employment Security, Moses Lake, 1969-1971; labor market analyst, Washington State Employment Security, Olympia, 1971-1972; employment program coordinator, Washington State Employment Security, Olympia, 1972-1974; employment office manager, Washington State Employment Security, Yakima, 1974-1977; employment office manager, Washington State Employment Security, Mount Vernon, since 1977; owner, The Ruiz Company, Anacortes, Washington, since 1991.

Achievements

• Jose Garcia Ruiz has been listed as a noteworthy Public administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Valley Museum of Northwest Art. Trustee United Way, Mount Vernon, 1979-1982, Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon, since 1987. Board directors Self Help Housing, Mount Vernon, 1985-1987, Community Action Agency, since 1981.

Member Economics Development Association, Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1978-1982).

Interests

• Scuba diving, underwater photography, golf, tennis.

Connections

Married Susan Marie Mortensen, October 25, 1986.

Father:

Carlos Ruiz

Mother:

Maria Pascuala (Garcia) Ruiz

Spouse:

Susan Marie Mortensen