Background
Caldera, Louis Edward was born on April 1, 1956 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Son of Benjamin Luis Caldera and Soledad (Siqueiros).
Caldera, Louis Edward was born on April 1, 1956 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Son of Benjamin Luis Caldera and Soledad (Siqueiros).
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1978. Juris Doctor, Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1987.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Army, 1978, advanced through ranks to captain, 1982, resigned commission, 1983. Associate O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Los Angeles, 1987-1989, Buchalter, Nemer, Fields & Younger, Los Angeles, 1990-1991. Deputy county counsel County of Los Angeles, 1991-1992.
Member California State Assembly from 46th District, Los Angeles, 1992-1997, chairman banking and finance committee. Managing director, chief operating officer Corporation for National Service, Washington, 1997-1998. Secretary Department Army, United States Department Defense, 1998—2001.
Vice chancellor for university advancement California State University, 2001—2003. President University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, 2003—2006. Professor law University of New Mexico Law School, since 2006.
Director Military Office The White House, Washington, 2009.
Married Eva Orlebeke Caldera.