Pete Gonzalez (’74, M.B.A. ’94, J.D. ’94)
UH Alumnus and Donor

UH alumnus Pete Gonzalez (’74, M.B.A. ‘94, J.D. ‘94) has always been on the fast-track. A certified public accountant and a certified internal auditor, Gonzalez also juggles all legal matters as the secretary/treasurer of Dynasol LLC, a world-wide producer and marketer of synthetic rubber. His duties include serving as general counsel and chief financial and administrative officer for the company.

Outside of the office, Gonzalez is a true history buff. He likes to spend countless hours reading about former presidents, but is also an avid sportsman who enjoys running, biking, golf, tennis and snow skiing. Gonzalez has competed in the Houston Marathon for the past five years and the MS-150 fundraising bike ride to Austin.

“The only thing that I actually do competitively is the Houston Marathon,” says Gonzalez, “I say competitively because it is officially timed, not that I thought I was going to win. However, my 4:07 time in January 2007 did place me in the top third field of runners.”

Gonzalez grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was influenced to attend the University of Houston by his high school teacher Barbara Martin. He knew early on in life that he wanted to pursue accounting, but had to put his academic career on hold while serving three years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War— where he was ultimately awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal.

Once he returned to Houston, Gonzalez worked extremely hard to earn all three of his degrees from UH. At one point, he was driving 90 miles a day to work and school— often arriving at work each day around 5 or 6 a.m. and finishing up at the UH Law Library studying until midnight.

Today, Gonzalez remains deeply committed to the University of Houston. He has been giving back to his alma mater as a donor since his very first year out of school. He has also opted to include the University of Houston in his will through a planned gift, which will support the Bauer College of Business, Law School and the M.D. Anderson Library.

“I believe in the original intent of the Cullens—to make UH a great university for the working men and women of Houston,” says Gonzalez. “My education would not have happened if it wasn’t for their vision. UH provided me with a first-class education, and it’s my intention to leave my own legacy at the University of Houston.”