Marie was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Santo Tomas with a BS Commerce – Major in Accounting. She holds a Masters in Business Administration. Marie has 2 sons, Kyle 28 years old and Jimmy 25 years old.
| 2006- Present | Owner, Arizona Discount Flooring, LLC
Flooring, Cabinets, Countertops and Window Covering Retail Stores with 3 branches |
| 2000-Present | President and CEO, Arista Development, Inc.
Premier Residential and Commercial Builder in Arizona since 2000. Specializing in new construction of custom homes, commercial building or high rise & remodeling. |
| 2000-Present | Owner and Designated Broker – Altair Realty, LLC.
Manages and Operates an 18 Agent Real Estate Company |
| 2010-Present | CO – Owner, Fashiontology
Clothing, Jewelry and Purse Boutique |
ACHIEVEMENTS:
President – FPACC Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (National)
Vice Region Chair-NAFFAA National Federation of Filipino American Associations (National Position)
President-FABCCA Filipino American Business Chamber of Commerce of AZ (Founder and Current)
Director At Large – AAAA (Asian American Association of Arizona)
Council Board Member-Council of Filipino Organizations of Arizona
Immediate Past President-Phoenix Barangay Lion’s Club
International Youth Exchange Director-Lion’s Club District MD21C
Past President – PACCA Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of AZ. (Charter Officer)
Asian Pacific Advisory Council to Arizona Governor representing Filipino Community
Board Member – GOP Asian Republican Coalition
International President’s Award – Outstanding Lion 2010
2006 Outstanding Asian American Citizen awarded by US Senator Kyle
Former Beauty Queen and Model