In 2019, he was honored with the Native American 40 Under 40 Award, acknowledging his impact as a young leader within his community.
SOCORRO, TX, October 30, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Rudy Cruz Jr. has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Cruz, an esteemed civil servant, has made significant strides in his career, particularly as a city representative and mayor pro tempore for the Socorro City Council in Southwest Texas. Instrumental in his role, he has successfully helped form national, local, and commercial contracts, overseeing the growth of several contractual services and assisting in developing relationships to expand business growth.
Having begun his career in public service as a tribal councilman for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Federally Recognized Indian Tribe from 2014 to 2021, Mr. Cruz also excelled as a business development specialist for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Economic Development between 2014 and 2017. Moreover, he has been credited with serving as the small business development specialist at the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo's economic development department in 2018.
Among other noteworthy roles, Mr. Cruz was employed by Tigua Inc. as the general manager of its facility services subsidiary in the federal government contracting sector. His dedication to his community was also exemplified by his tenure as an officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice from 2008 to 2012.
Born in El Paso, Texas, Mr. Cruz studied locally, receiving an Associate of Arts from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2006. He is preparing to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in education soon. His academic pursuits have shaped his approach to leadership and community service.
Mr. Cruz's commitment to civic engagement is further evident through his role as the chair of the Mission Trail Alliance since 2023. He is also a member of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce's community advisory committee and in his role as a board member of the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization. These positions have allowed him to influence regional planning and development. Beyond these endeavors, Mr. Cruz is deeply committed to giving back. He volunteers with various charities during Christmas and actively participates in initiatives such as buying school supplies for underserved populations.
Throughout his career, Mr. Cruz has been recognized for his contributions and achievements. In 2019, he was honored with the Native American 40 Under 40 Award, acknowledging his impact as a young leader within his community. Influenced by his upbringing, Mr. Cruz attributes much of his success to the values instilled by his parents, who emphasized empathy, cultural pride and resilience.
Eager for the future of his career in public service, Mr. Cruz aspires to expand his influence by pursuing roles beyond county commissioner and hopes to eventually serve in U.S. Congress.
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