Eddie was born in Chihuahua, Mexico and immigrated to the US in 1984. Eddie has been married to Letty for 30 years, and they have 5 children. He holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix, graduating in 2004. Eddie worked for Goodwill Industries from 1992 to 2010. He is currently employed in the recycling industry, helping to address the problems associated with waste.
Eddie joined the Kiwanis in 2009 while still employed with Goodwill. He currently works for Metropolitan Recycling, LLC, who actively supports Eddie's work with Westchester Kiwanis. He currently serves as the Coordinator for the 3-2-1 branch of the Westchester Kiwanis organization. The Kiwanis have given Eddie a way to further contribute to his adopted city of Bakersfield through his active volunteer endeavors for the children of the community.