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| Ray Tenorio | |
|---|---|
| Name | Ray Tenorio |
| Birth date | March 8, 1965 |
| Birth place | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Politician, law enforcement officer, businessman |
| Alma mater | University of Guam, University of Maryland Global Campus |
| Party | Republican Party |
| Office | 10th Lieutenant Governor of Guam |
| Term start | January 3, 2011 |
| Term end | January 7, 2019 |
| Predecessor | Michael Cruz |
| Successor | Josh Tenorio |
Ray Tenorio is a Guamanian politician and former law enforcement officer who served as the 10th Lieutenant Governor of Guam from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he represented local conservative interests while engaging with regional institutions such as the U.S. Department of the Interior, the United States Congress, and the Asian Development Bank. Tenorio previously served in the Guam Legislature and ran statewide campaigns for Governor of Guam.
Born in Orlando, Florida, Tenorio moved to Guam where he was raised amid the communities of Hagåtña and Dededo. He attended local schools before enrolling at the University of Guam for undergraduate studies and later pursued continuing education through University of Maryland Global Campus. His formative years were shaped by interactions with institutions like the Guam Police Department and civic organizations such as Guam Chamber of Commerce and Guam Visitors Bureau.
Tenorio began his professional life in law enforcement, serving with the Guam Police Department and collaborating with agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Coast Guard on law enforcement initiatives. Transitioning to the private sector, he engaged in small business activities connected to the tourism industry and worked with firms interfacing with the Guam Economic Development Authority and Guam Contractors Association. His business ventures involved partnerships and dealings that brought him into contact with entities like the Department of Defense contractors stationed at Andersen Air Force Base and Naval Base Guam.
Tenorio entered electoral politics as a candidate for the Guam Legislature, winning a seat and serving multiple terms where he served on committees associated with public safety, infrastructure, and fiscal affairs. In the Legislature he interacted with figures such as Judiciary of Guam officials, territorial executives, and fellow legislators including Frank Blas Jr. and Tommy Morrison. His legislative tenure included collaborations with policy stakeholders like the Guam Power Authority, Guam Waterworks Authority, and the Government of Guam executive branch.
Elected as lieutenant governor in 2010 on a ticket with gubernatorial candidate Eddie Calvo, Tenorio assumed office on January 3, 2011. As lieutenant governor he represented Guam at regional fora including meetings with the United States Department of the Interior, the United States House Committee on Natural Resources, and delegations to Micronesian leaders and the Pacific Islands Forum. His portfolio encompassed liaison work with federal delegations led by Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo and Senator Daniel Inouye's staff, engagement with territorial agencies such as the Guam Economic Development Authority and oversight of initiatives touching Department of Public Health and Social Services (Guam), Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense, and emergency preparedness in coordination with Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Tenorio launched bids for the governorship, contesting the Republican primary and general elections in campaigns that involved debates with opponents from parties including the Democratic Party and independent contenders. His campaigns emphasized platforms resonant with constituencies represented by organizations such as the Guam Federation of Teachers, Guam Builders Association, and veterans groups including Guam Veterans Affairs. Campaign activities included forums at venues like the University of Guam campus, engagement with the Guam Election Commission, and coordination with national Republican groups such as the Republican National Committee.
Tenorio advocated policy positions aligned with conservative Republicans, focusing on public safety, fiscal management, and relations with the United States Department of Defense regarding military buildup and base realignment at Andersen Air Force Base and Naval Base Guam. He supported initiatives to bolster tourism working with the Guam Visitors Bureau and infrastructure projects coordinated with the Guam Public Works Office and the Guam Housing Corporation. On healthcare and social programs he engaged stakeholders including the Department of Public Health and Social Services (Guam), Medicaid administration, and local provider groups. His stances brought him into public debate with leaders from the Guam Legislature, the Democratic Party's territorial officials, and community organizations like the Guam Chamber of Commerce.
A resident of Guam, Tenorio has been active in community organizations including faith-based institutions, local civic clubs, and service groups that interact with entities such as the Guam Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America — Guam Council, and cultural organizations preserving Chamorro heritage like the Chamorro Cultural Center. His family life and local engagements have led to participation in events with the Governor of Guam's office, the Guam Legislature, and veterans' commemorations honoring service members from World War II and the Korean War.
Category:Guamanian politicians Category:Lieutenant Governors of Guam Category:University of Guam alumni