Secretary of Sports and Recreation of Puerto Rico

Secretary of Sports and Recreation of Puerto Rico
since January 2, 2025 (2025-01-02)
Department of Sports and Recreation
NominatorGovernor
AppointerGovernor
with advice and consent from the Senate
Term length4 years
FormationEstablished by Act No. 8 of 2004
Websitewww.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