Jorge Abreu was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration form FIU and Bachelor degrees from University of Florida in Environmental Horticulture & Animal Science. He previously worked for Altima International Group LLC and owned and operated, West Kendall Nursery, Inc. in South Dade. Mr. Abreu has been committed to the community for many years. He has served Miami Dade County FNGLA, as Chapter Director, President, Past President and member, Miami Dade Agricultural Practices Study Board, TREC (Tropical Research and Education Center) serving as Board member, and CARET (Council for Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching) serving as delegate for UF/IFAS & land grant universities. In addition, Mr. Abreu is a graduate of the esteemed Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources. He serves as assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 559 in West Kendall.