Luis

Luis comes from humble beginnings in El Salvador. In 1978, after graduating from high school, he attended the National University and began pursuing a medical degree. Around the same time the peace of El Salvador, once known as the country of the 'Big Smile', was abruptly interrupted by the violent armed conflict between the government and the insurrectional forces. Going to school under these circumstances was extremely dangerous due to the terrorist activities taking place on and off the university campus. In 1980, Luis had to stop attending school after the university permanently closed about 18 months into Luis' enrollment. He responded to the national crisis, enrolled in the military academy that was looking for potential leaders and joined the national forces fighting against uprising terrorism.

Luis became a Military Academy Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Military Sciences and Public Administration. He served as an Infantry Captain in El Salvador's Army during the long and violent conflict against the communist terrorist group FMLN. During Luis' years of combat, he received 2 medals for being wounded in action and 1 for valor (heroism).

In 1992, after signing the peace agreement between the Salvadorian government and the terrorist factions, Luis got out of the military with pride and honor knowing that his country's mission has been accomplished and he decided to relocate to the United States.

During Luis' career in Juvenile Justice (just over 11 years) he was promoted 9 times. Luis' work ethics, leadership skills and character of excellence rendered positive results and Luis seemed to have found a niche. Success was on Luis' side.

In 2005, Luis opened a leadership development consultant company. He established contract agreements with private companies, governmental agencies and employee assistance programs. In 2007, the company's name was changed to Maximizebiz and a new element was added: public speaking. Now, Luis speaks to dozens of audiences every year.