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| Affiliation | Nonpartisan |
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| Name | Roger "Bo" Quiroga |
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Galveston, Texas , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
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March 25, 1953
(71 years)
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| Contributor | Magical Horse |
| Last Modifed | Mr. Matt
Nov 15, 2020 09:11am |
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| Info | Roger "Bo" Quiroga brings his professional experience from the public and private sector to the firm.
Bo is the President of Quiroga & Associates, Inc., Vice-President of Homeline Mortgage Company, Chaiman of the Board of Directors of Ambassador Prepartory Academy Charter School, and also the Head Baseball Coach of O’Connell Prepatory High School.
Bo's public service includes three terms as Mayor of Galveston. During his administration, Bo spearheaded economic development which led to over 2 billion dollars in investment for Galveston, managed to get the bring the city's bond rating from "bbb" to an "A" rating, brought the cruise industry to the Island, and also created a reserve fund of over 10 million dollars in six years. Bo also served as a Trustee of the Port of Galveston in addition to his work on the Galveston Port Finance Corporation and the Port’s Cruise and Tourism Committee. Prior to serving as Mayor, Bo served as a member of the Galveston College Board of Regents. Bo was recently appointed to another term as Trustee of the Port of Galveston by the Galveston City Council.
Bo's private sector experience includes serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of University National Bank which total assets grew from 55 million to 102 million while he led the institution. Prior to leading University National Bank, Bo was President of two smaller banks.
Bo has received numbers awards over the years. Some of which include being named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Galveston Island Rotary Club, the Christie Mitchell Award by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, and the Hispanic Business Leader of the Year Award.
Bo was the number 1 draft pick in the 1971 Major League Baseball Draft. Bo was drafted by the Washington Senators (which is now the Texas Rangers) and traded to Philadelphia Phillies for Curt Flood. Bo's career was cut short due to injury in 1976.
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