Background
DeFreitas, Rui M. Aragon F. was born on May 31, 1929 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Came to the United States, 1983. Son of Joao Figueira and Maria Do Pilar (De Aragon) DeF.
Mortgage banking company executive
DeFreitas, Rui M. Aragon F. was born on May 31, 1929 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Came to the United States, 1983. Son of Joao Figueira and Maria Do Pilar (De Aragon) DeF.
Student, Institute Superior Ciencias Econom, Lisbon, 1949.
From entry-level position to director Banco Da Madeira, Funchal, 1952-1968. Executive director Banco Lisboa & Acores, Lisbon, 1968-1970, Banco Totta & Acores, Lisbon, 1970-1972, Banco Intercontinental Portugues, Lisbon, 1972-1975. Executive A Banco Union, Caracas, Venezuela, 1975-1978.
Chairman, president Caribbean Over-Trust Bank, Kingstown, St. Vincent, St. Vincent, West Indies, 1979-1984. President board directors Aero British Columbia Venezuela, Caracas, 1984. Chairman, president Wall Street Mortgage Bankers, Miami, Florida, since 1986.
President Enola-Centro Optico Latino Americano, Caracas, 1976-1985. Deputy governor American Biographical Institute, 1987.
Charter member, trustee Republican Presidential Task Force, since 1985. Member United States Senatorial Club, Washington, since 1985. Member Association Luso-Venezolana (president), Lisbon Chamber of Commerce, Bankers Club Miami.
Married Maria Helena DeSousa, July 31, 1954. Children: Maria Amelia, Filipe, Goncalo.