Hector C. Lora

Background

About Hector C. Lora

Honorable Mayor of the City of Passaic Hector Carlos Lora was born and raised in the City of Passaic, New Jersey. Lora is married to Nicauris (Nicki) Lora a Registered Nurse and together they have five boys ages the oldest 21 year old US Marine Sargent Y.Z. Lora 13 year old J.Lora 12 year old Z. lora, 10 year old Y. Lora and 4 year old C. Lora. Upon graduating Passaic High School in 1996, Lora was accepted into the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University in South Orange NJ. After enduring family and financial hardships, he took on a full-time job and attended Passaic County Community College where he graduated with an associate degree (Suma Cum Laude) and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Liberty University. Lora was first elected in his hometown of Passaic, NJ as a Councilman in 2011, and he has been elected twice as a Passaic County Freeholder. In 2015, he became the first American Latino and first American of Dominican heritage to become the Director of the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Lora's professional background outside of elected office includes 14 years working in the Healthcare industry holding titles and positions in management as a Director of multiple departments in Ancillary Services as well as the Public Health and Patient Liaison in the Public Relations and Marketing department at St. Mary's Hospital in Passaic New Jersey. On December 21, 2004, Lora committed his life to God at the First Spanish Free Methodist Church of Passaic where he volunteered for over eight years directing and teaching Sunday School and Children’s ministry. He also served as the Pastor of the Risen Refuge English/Arabic Egyptian Church Ministry in Jersey City for four years prior to being elected as the Mayor of the City of Passaic. With over a decade of experience in ministry and secular administration including, leading community initiatives, mentoring youth, preaching, public speaking, teaching, and volunteering, Lora continues to be devoted towards personal growth, mentoring, and serving others.