Leonel Jabier Castillo

Background

Castillo, Leonel Jabier was born on June 9, 1939 in Victoria, Texas, United States. Son of Seferino and Anita (Moreno) Castillo.

Education

Bachelor, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, 1961. Bachelor of Laws (honorary), St. Mary's University, San Antonio, 1978. Master of Social Work, University Pittsburgh, 1967.

Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Springfield (Massachusetts) College, 1979.

Career

Director, Society for Epidemiologic Research, Jobs for Progress, Houston, 1968-1969; director community relations division, Diocese of Galveston-Houston, 1969-1971; contractor, City of Houston, 1971-1977; commissioner, United States Immigration and Naturalization Svc., Washington, 1977-1979; president, Castillo Enterprises, Houston, 1977-1979, 89-; president, Houston International U., 1984-1989.

Achievements

• Leonel Jabier Castillo has been listed as a noteworthy consultant, executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer Texas State Democratic Party, 1976, delegate National Democratic Convention, New York City, 1976. Delegate National Democratic Convention, New York City, 1976. Coordinator Citizenship Program of National Association Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, Houston.

Director Texas Citizenship Education Project of HIU. Member Latinos Unidos Club.

Connections

Married Evelyn Chapman, February 11, 1963. Children: Avalyn, Efrem.

Father:

Seferino Castillo

Mother:

Anita (Moreno) Castillo

Spouse:

Evelyn Chapman

child:

Avalyn Castillo

child:

Efrem Castillo