RUI PEREIRA - COUNCILMEMBER

Rui has a background in hotel operations and information technology.  He started his IT career as a software trainer / project manager for Micros Fidelio Software where he was responsible for installing property management systems in South America and the Caribbean.  He has held several other IT management positions where he has led or participated in the implementation or upgrade of new IT solutions such as property management systems, ERP systems, telephone systems, and more.

Most recently Rui was Director of Information Technology and CIO for Loreto Bay Company based out of Scottsdale, AZ.  Loreto Bay is building a 6,000 home resort community in Loreto, Baja California.  His responsibilities included the management of all IT related projects in the US and Mexico offices as well as the telecommunications infrastructure for the entire community.  The community is one of the first communities in Mexico to use Fiber to the Home (FTTH) technology.

One highlight in Rui’s career was being a member of the opening team for the opening of the Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, AZ.  As project manager for the selection and implementation of the Food & Beverage systems, Rui led a large team of consultants and team members to implement multiple point of sales systems and a wireless infrastructure.  The Bank One Ballpark was one of the first ballparks in the nation to deploy wireless handheld devices for ordering food service from the fan’s seat.

Rui has also owned and operated a home electronics implementation company.  This company was formed to build smart homes using electronic devices to control everything from the temperature in the home to the volume of the music playing throughout the home.

Today Rui is the General Manager at Rancho de los Caballeros where he is focused on providing the best guest experience for their guests and a safe working environment for their staff.

Rui lives in Wickenburg, AZ with his wife Cathy and their two dogs, Stella Luna and Zeppelin.