Background
Cartaya, Mario was born on September 9, 1951 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Juan Ignacio and Leida Isaura (Mateo) Cartaya.
Cartaya, Mario was born on September 9, 1951 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Juan Ignacio and Leida Isaura (Mateo) Cartaya.
Bachelor of Architecture magna cum laude, University Florida, 1974. Master of Construction, University Florida, 1975.
Owner, principal, president, Cartaya and Associations Architects, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, since 1978; department chairman architecture, Broward Community College, Fort Lauderdale, 1978-1983; instructor architecture, Broward Community College, Fort Lauderdale, 1984-1991.
Member Service Academy (Naval) Selection Team, since 1986. Past president Hispanic American Democrats, Broward County, 1989-1991. Active United Way, 1990-1992, Imperial Point Hospital Community Relations Board.
Co-chair board trustees Broward Community College, since 1991. Treasurer Holy Cross Hospital Institutional Review Committee. Member American Institute of Architects (secretary 1982-1985), United States Chamber of Commerce, Latin Chamber of Commerce.
Married Pamela Lynn Phares, August 1, 1981. Children: Lesli Lynn, Mario Marcos.