Gonzalez – AVP Diversity Initiates @ McDonald’s.

McDonald’s Corporation has named Rey B. Gonzalez Assistant Vice President of Diversity. His primary responsibilities will focus on management and development of U.S. External Diversity Partnerships, including related philanthropic and employment initiatives.

“Rey’s dedication to McDonald’s objectives in expanding its diversity efforts has been extremely valuable in our progress in this critical area,” explained Raymond Mines, Executive Vice President, System Relations.

“As an officer, Rey will have great influence in ensuring that McDonald’s diversity initiatives continue to be an integral business strategy.”

Gonzalez has been a key player in McDonald’s Diversity Initiatives programs over the past two years. He helped solidify relationships between McDonald’s and many Hispanic community-based organizations. Through his efforts, McDonald’s has assisted many of these organizations in their community development programs.

Prior to joining McDonald’s in 1998, Gonzalez served as Public Affairs Director for Commonwealth Edison Company in Chicago where he gained considerable experience in human, community, government and media relations.

An advocate for diversity and the Hispanic community, Gonzalez has a long history of community involvement. He serves several community boards, including the chairperson of both the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute and El Valor, Inc. in the Chicago area.

WMAQ-TV, the NBC affiliate in Chicago, and the Hispanic Association on Career Enhancement (HACE) have recognized Gonzalez for community leadership. The Governor’s State University established the Rey B. Gonzalez Scholarship Fund, for deserving Latino students and El Valor Inc. named a $3.8 million Children and Family Center in his honor for his long-term commitment and leadership to the organization.

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