Secretary of Sports and Recreation of Puerto Rico
| Secretary of Sports and Recreation of Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|
since January 2, 2025 | |
| Department of Sports and Recreation | |
| Nominator | Governor |
| Appointer | Governor with advice and consent from the Senate |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Formation | Established by Act No. 8 of 2004 |
| Website | www.drd.gobierno.pr |
The secretary of sports and recreation of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Secretario de Recración y Deportes) is responsible for the development and management of all matters related to sports and recreation in the government of Puerto Rico. The secretary heads the Department of Sports and Recreation.
Secretaries
- 1980–1982: Prof. Jose C. Barbosa Muniz
- 1982–1983: Pedro Barez Rosario
- 1983–1984: Edwin Rivero Paulo
- 1985–1991: Leonardo "Leo" Gonzalez Rivera
- 1991–1992: Dr. Ibrahim Perez Llorens
- 1993–1995: Marimer Olazagasti Gonzalez
- 1995–2000: Eric R. Labrador Rosa
- 2001–2004: Jorge L. "George" Rosario Noriega
- 2005–2008: Dr. David E. Bernier Rivera
- 2008–2008: Prof. Luz M. "Lucy" Molinary Garcia
- 2009–2012: Henry E. Neumann Zayas
- 2013–2016: Ramón E. Orta Rodriguez
- 2017–2018: Andres W. Volmar Méndez
- 2018–2020: Adriana G. Sánchez Parés
- 2021–2024: Ray J. Quiñones Vazquez
- 2025–present: Hector Vazquez Muñiz