The Tribune

FRED Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, has announced two additional appointments to his foreign diplomatic team.

Randy Rolle has already assumed his position as Bahamas Consul General to Atlanta, Georgia, recognised as one of the top business cities in the United States, and career businessman Ricardo Treco has been appointed as Bahamas Consul General to Miami.

Mr Rolle received his early education at St Anne’s Primary School and his secondary education at the Bahamas Baptist College.

He pursued and received his tertiary and professional education at Butler County Community, Bethune Cookman College, and Johnson and Whales University.

Mr Rolle pursued a career in the hospitality industry, which has allowed him to travel and acquire international recognition, the government noted.

A 1998 Caribbean Hotel Association scholarship winner, he has worked in Spain, Seattle and Boston.

In 2008, Mr Rolle received a Bravo Award from Starbucks International for playing a vital role in the opening of its stores here in the Bahamas.

In addition, the new consul general to Atlanta was one of the top three sales executives for Harbourside Resort at Atlantis from 2001 to 2003 and received awards for highest sales volume in the summer of 2003.

He also headed the special operations department, a department that he created, which was credited with creating huge savings for the organisation.

Most recently he was a certified project manager with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.

Mr Rolle is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Masters of Excellence Toastmasters Club 933001, and a former American football standout with the Commonwealth American Football League’s Nassau Sunburners.

Mr Rolle is a member of the Mount Tabor Full Gospel Ministries and is married and the father of one son, Deshaune Rolle.

He is the son of former professional baseball player Randy Rolle Sr of Bimini and Karen Johnson from the Berry Islands.

“Over the years, and particularly in recent years, some close people-to-people ties have developed between the Bahamas and Atlanta, and Mr Rolle’s vast experience in the hospitality industry will no doubt serve him well as he seeks to further develop these ties,” Mr Mitchell said.

“Also, considering that Atlanta is a major business hub, with more Fortune 500 companies than any other city in the United States, his strong sales background should help to reinforce efforts by the Bahamas to attract new business to our country.”

Mr Treco began school at an early age at Wee Wisdom primary and subsequently attended Jordan Memorial, Kingsway Academy, Miami Military Academy, Queens College, finally graduating from the RM Bailey Senior High School in 1975, with five GCEs and eight BJCs.

He later enrolled in Lindsay Hopkins Technical Education Centre in Miami, Florida, from where he obtained an Associate’s Degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering.

Mr Treco graduated with honours from Commonwealth Bible College after completing a two-year course on theological studies, including homiletics, biblical survey and exposition.

A member of Grace Community Church for 45 years, he has served the church in various capacities during that time.

Mr Treco is an avid sportsman. He was head coach for the Kingsway Academy senior girls softball team from 1999 to 2004 and coached his teams to five BAISS championships.

An avid Junkanoo participant, he has been a member of the Valley Boys Junkanoo group for over 35 years.

Mr Treco started working at age 14 and eventually opened his own customer service and parts centre.

“Given the long-standing cultural and commercial links between the Bahamas and Florida, the importance of the Mission in Miami cannot be overstated,” Mr Mitchell said.

“Mr Treco’s business acumen and personal dynamism certainly will boost the work of the consulate.”