Background
Alvernaz, Rodrigo was born on December 28, 1936 in Faial, Azores. Son of Frank P. and Ana (Leal) Alvernaz. came to the United States, 1954.
Alvernaz, Rodrigo was born on December 28, 1936 in Faial, Azores. Son of Frank P. and Ana (Leal) Alvernaz. came to the United States, 1954.
General education, Liceu Passos Manuel, Lisbon, Portugal, 1954; Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Heald College, 1958; certified business management, California State University, Hayward, 1980.
Accountant, Luso-American Life Insurance Society (formerly United National Life Insurance), Dublin, California, 1958-1962; assistant secretary, agency supervisor, Luso-American Life Insurance Society, Oakland, California, 1962-1964; assistant secretary, treasurer, Luso-American Life Insurance Society, Oakland, California, 1964-1981; secretary, treasurer, Luso-American Life Insurance Society, Oakland, California, 1981-1983; vice president, secretary, Luso-American Life Insurance Society, Oakland, California, 1983-1988; executive vice president, chief Executive officer, Luso-American Life Insurance Society, Dublin, since 1988. Vice president Luso-American Education Foundation, since 1979, Chairman of the Board, 1993-1996.
President League Portugese Fraternal Societies of California, 1986. Co-chairman Portugese-Americans for Statue of Liberty, 1985-1986. Director National Fraternal Congress of America, 1993-1996, California Fraternal Congress, 1990-1993, vice president, 1993-1996, president 1996-1997.
Member Commonwealth Club of California Lodges: Lions (local president 1980-1981, local treasurer 1981-1986, Melvin Jones fellow 1992).
Married Jean Bettencourt, May 31, 1958. Children: Roderick, Mario, Anina, Gina.