Jaime Molera (born March 31, 1968) is an American politician/businessman who served as the 18th Superintendent of Public Instruction for the state of Arizona, appointed by Governor Jane Hull to replace Lisa Graham Keegan, and served from 2001 to 2003.

Jaime Molera
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction
In office
2001–2003
GovernorJane Hull
Preceded byLisa Graham Keegan
Succeeded byTom Horne
Personal details
Born (1968-03-31) March 31, 1968 (age 56)
Political partyRepublican
EducationArizona State University

Molera was born and raised in Nogales, Arizona and received his bachelor's degree in communications from Arizona State University.[1]

He served as the education adviser and chief of policy for Governor Hull and as the director of policy for Lisa Keegan, his predecessor as Superintendent. Molera was defeated by Tom Horne in the 2002 Republican primary.[2] Molera served as president of the Arizona State Board of Education under Governor Jan Brewer from 2011 until 2013.[3] Molera now works as a partner with Molera Alvarez, LLC (a government relations/lobbying firm) and CoNecs, N.A. (a marketing/advertising company).[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "ELECTION 2002: SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION - Tucson Citizen Morgue, Part 2 (1993-2009)". tucsoncitizen.com.
  2. ^ "Dogged by controversy, can Tom Horne win re-election?".
  3. ^ Greater Phoenix Chamber Appoints Jaime Molera as New Public Affairs Chair
  4. ^ "Jaime A. Molera - Molera Alvarez/CoNecs N.A." ma-firm.com.