Born June 13th, 1954 in Corozal, Puerto Rico. Attended Pulaski Elementary School and Tuley High School (now Roberto Clemente High School) in Chicago. Member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers and a Chicago municipal employee since 1985. Married (Maribel) with three adult children (Luis Jr., Denise & Alberto), and two grandchildren (Jocelyn & Jaylen).