Married, father of 6, grandfather of 2. Homeowner. 

40+ years: significant local, federal & foreign government experience. Strong, principled, clear, consistent, honest, conservative, patriotic, and dedicated to school choice and parental education control, US Constitution, Judeo-Christian values & conservative Republican principles.  

Owner: JL Minnella & Assocs. Consultancy. Past Dean: ILA Polytechnic Institute; Law Instructor: UC Irvine; LAUSD HS Civics, History, Government Teacher.  40+ years international refugee, immigration and business experience (especially Nigeria, Cambodia, Mexico/Central America, Balkans, Iran). 

Persistent/indefatigable advocate for protection of Greater Lake Mathews, Moreno & Mead Valley, nearby unincorporated communities as President, Residents Assoc. of Greater Lake Mathews (RAGLM).

Army veteran. Commander, American Legion District 29. Member: American Legion Post 132, American Veterans United, United Mexican American Veterans Association, Association of the US Army, National Republican Lawyers Association, Bar of Attorneys of Nicaragua, International Bar Association, National Italian American Bar Association, St. James the Less Church, Knights of Columbus, St. Thomas More Society, Latin American Studies Association (past), Minority Business Council of O.C. (past VP). Admitted: Supreme Court of Nicaragua.

Fluent in Spanish; rusty in German, Italian; studied Arabic.

Conservative Republican. Strong defender of US Constitution & Bill of Rights. Strong advocate of limited government, First and Second Amendments. I believe our nation must return to its federalism, limited government roots and our common Judeo-Christian values; promotion of an America First policy; recognition of only one human family and race; actions based on merit and quality of personal character; respect for, preservation and promotion of the family unit; opposition to the division of our society by class and race; and projection of national strength and resolve internationally.  

I was born in Fontana in October 1973 and raised in southern California my entire life. I'm a Third generation Hispanic American born in the United States. I attended Chaffey High School, where I played football as a defensive lineman. I graduated in 1991 at the age of 17 and attended Chaffey College. I did not have much money, so I worked to pay for my education and attended College. I have a degree from Chaffey Community College and have certificates in Electronics and computers that I earned in 2000 after returning to school due to having to drop out to support my family.  When I was 20 years old when I met my wife; she had come to the United States from Mexico and attended Chaffey College to learn to speak English. I'm blessed to be married to my wife of 27 years; She has stood by me through many rough times, and for this, I am truly blessed. I have two children, a 26-year-old daughter who is married and a 17-year-old son who has Autism, and I am a caretaker. I worked in various trades from Electronics, computers, federal service as an officer for 13ys and ran a pool service business. I know the hard road many Americans have to take is I had to live it, from 70+ hours work weeks to make a living, leaving a job for an uncertain direction, or staying put when everything seems helpless. I understand having to sleep in your car waiting for your shift or saving small amounts of change, hoping it will last until the next paycheck.  I don't regret it.  it has mad me a stronger person

Through hard times it was my faith and family that carried me. My life experiences from childhood through adulthood taught me to take what you are given and fight back. I gained the determination to stand and fight for my faith, family, values, and country. Freedom is not free, and life can be challenging; I know firsthand the greatness that boils inside the great Melting pot we call the United States of America. I am blessed for the opportunities America has offered my family. I was raised to speak up when something's not right. It's time to say something.