Pedro Gonzalez, P.E., a seasoned professional engineer with decades of experience in large-scale projects and administration, has announced his candidacy for the Cuero Regional Hospital Board. Gonzalez, who has called Cuero home for the past five years, is eager to bring his expertise and “Republican Common Sense” to the community he now proudly serves.
Born in Yakima, Washington, to migrant parents, Gonzalez was raised in Kingsville, Texas, where he graduated from Texas A&I University in 1984 with a degree in civil engineering. He earned his professional engineer’s license in 1993. Over the course of his career, Gonzalez has held prominent roles in both the public and private sectors, including positions with the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Port of Houston Authority. His work has spanned major infrastructure projects, such as the deepening and widening of the Houston Ship Channel and has taken him across the Gulf of America (Mexico), East Coast, and West Coast.
Gonzalez’s journey to community involvement began when he and his wife donated the use of their commercial building on Esplanade to the DeWitt Republican Party. This act of generosity sparked his desire to give back to the community and led him to pursue a leadership role with the hospital board.
He emphasizes his extensive experience in managing capital projects, budgets, and facilities as key assets he brings to the role. “I have been a Republican since 1984, and it seems like a great fit being around genuine Americans who want the very best for the county, state, and country. When this position became available, I knew that it was an opportunity to bring Republican Common Sense to a valuable organization in this community.” said Gonzales. He sees the board’s priorities as ensuring top-notch services, managing costs effectively, and planning for necessary capital expenditures to maintain fully functional facilities.
“I am excited about this three-year commitment as a director for the Cuero Regional Hospital and will strive to do my very best in this trusted position,” Gonzalez said. His candidacy reflects his dedication to improving the quality of life for Cuero residents and ensuring the hospital system remains a vital resource for the community.