Living and Leading a Humble Life of Kindness, Service, and Gratitude is the hallmark of Luis’ professional and personal leadership life and purpose across the fields of higher education, public service, and nonprofits. Luis began and completed his initial calling at the University of South Florida, advancing through increasingly responsible higher education leadership roles in several University departments. Concurrently, he fulfilled his second calling, serving in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve, displaying the same humble servant-leadership spirit as he rose from Second Lieutenant to Major General.

These dual professional “calling” tracks provided an unparalleled opportunity for Luis to lead, coach, teach, mentor, and be a role model to students, staff, and Soldiers who demonstrated leadership potential and sought professional-development opportunities, from entry-level to senior executives. Luis continued his own professional and educational development by earning a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Human and Organizational Learning from The George Washington University.

Luis gained experience in the nonprofit sector by serving as the Senior Director, Mission United at United Way Suncoast. Presently, Luis serves as the Chief Executive Officer of his own company, Cheers Consulting, LLC. Lastly, Luis has served on the Board of Trustees of the United States Army War College Foundation and on the Board of Directors of the Nonprofit Leadership Center.