South Florida Businessman Maximo Alvarez - Top 5 Facts!

Learn the top five facts you need to know about the South Florida Businessman Maximo Alvarez.

Last week, Maximo Alvarez, a businessman from South Florida, gave a speech during the Republican National Convention's opening night on Monday. In his speech, he told the story of his life as an immigrant, how his family fled Fidel Castro's ­regime in Cuba, and came to the United States for a better future. He highlighted the point that his story, which can be considered a perfect example of the American Dream, could only be protected by the GOP.

Maximo Alvarez is the president of Sunshine Gasoline Distributors at present. Very few know much about the life of the 72-year-old businessman; therefore we listed the top facts people don't know about him in the sections below, so they can know him better.

Maximo Alvarez Was Born in Havana, Cuba

Maximo Alvarez was born in Havana, Cuba in 1948, to two Spanish immigrants. In 1961, when he was 13 years of age, he came to the United States with his family as part of Operation of 'Pedro Pan.'

Maximo Alvarez was born in Havana, Cuba.
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In America, Maximo Alvarez stayed in a children's welfare home as part of the Operation. There, he stayed with Monsignor Bryan O. Walsh, who was also the Catholic Priest responsible for the Operation in which over 14,000 children under the age of eighteen were given refuge from Communist Cuba. Maximo had a brother with him at the time, but unfortunately, he passed away after some time, their family arrived in the US.

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Maximo Alvarez Studied at La Salle High School

Maximo Alvarez attended La Salle High School in the United States. He was a member of the school's first-ever graduating class in 1965.

Maximo Alvarez attended La Salle High School in the United States.
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After high school graduation, Maximo Alvarez went to study at Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina from 1965 to 1967. In 1967, he transferred to Florida State University in Tallahassee and graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor's degree. He also studied at the same university for his Master's degree and graduated in 1970.

Maximo Alvarez Began His Career in the Oil Industry

Maximo Alvarez began his career in the oil industry. He started at Cities Services Oil Company (CITGO Petroleum), where he worked from 1971 to 1973. In 1973, he began working as a marketing representative of Mobil Oil Corporation in Tampa, Florida.

Maximo Alvarez began his career working in the oil industry.
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Maximo Alvarez soon left the job and decided to start a business of his own. As an independent entrepreneur, he opened Sunshine Citrus Corp, a citrus gift packing and shipping enterprise. The company enjoyed its success for 11 years, after which he relocated his business. 

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Maximo Alvarez is Married to His Wife, Esther Lucrecia Alvarez

Maximo Alvarez is currently married to his wife, Esther Lucrecia Alvarez. The couple has been married for over 44 years as they had tied the knot way back in 1976. Both of them were 28 years of age at that time.

Maximo Alvarez is currently married to his wife, Esther Lucrecia Alvarez.
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Maximo Alvarez and his wife Esther share three children: Sandra Alvarez, MaximoRicardo Alvarez, and Eduardo Alvarez. His two eldest children, Sandra Alvarez and Maximo Recardo, worked at Maximo's Sunshine Gasoline Distributors. His son, Eduardo Alvarez, is currently a Mechanical Engineer, having graduated from the University of Miami.

Maximo Alvarez is Also Involved in Philanthropic Works

Maximo Alvarez, besides his busy work schedule engaging in businesses, always finds time to involve in philanthropy. He is a trustee of Pedro Pan Group, a non-profit organization for immigrant children. For his philanthropic works, he was inducted into the Belmont Abbey Wall of Fame in 2010, and later received a doctor's degree honoris causa in 2015.

Maximo Alvarez is also involved in philanthropic works.
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Maximo Alvarez also serves as a trustee for The First Tee, a junior program that sets out to positively impact the lives of young people through the game of golf. He constantly donates to Miami Children's Hospital and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Additionally, he is involved in several other charity works too.

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