Background
Menendez, Robert was born on January 1, 1954 in New York City. Son of Mario and Evangelina (Lopez) Menendez.
United States Senator from New Jersey
Menendez, Robert was born on January 1, 1954 in New York City. Son of Mario and Evangelina (Lopez) Menendez.
Bachelor in Political Science and Urban Studies, St. Peter's College, 1976. Juris Doctor, Rutgers University, 1979.
Attorney Diaz and Menendez, Union City, New Jersey, 1980-1992. Mayor City of Union City, 1986—1992. Member New Jersey General Assembly, 1987—1991.
Majority whip New Jersey State Senate, 1991—1992. Member United States Congress from 13th New Jersey District, 1993—2006. Chairman United States House Democratic Caucus, 2003—2006.
United States Senator from New Jersey, since 2006. Chairman Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), 2009—2011. Co-chair Hillary Rodham Clinton Presidential Campaign, 2007—2008.
Chief Financial Officer Union City Board Education, 1978-1982, trustee, 1974-1978. Member Alliance Civic Association, 1982-1992, president 1981. Member Governor's Hispanic Advisory Committee, Trenton, New Jersey, since 1984.
Member Governor's Ethnic Advisory Committee, Washignton, 1985. Member American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association New Jersey Bar Association, Hispanic Bar Association, Hudson County Bar Association, New Jersey Employment & Training Commission, New Jersey Mayors Coalition, New Jersey Hispanic Leadership Opportunities Program (chairman), Hispanic Elected and Apptd Officials Organization (chairman). Hoboken Elks Club, North Hudson Lawyers Club (chairman).
Married Jane Jacobsen, June 5, 1976 (divorced 2005). Children: Alicia, Robert.