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Juan Borges was born and raised in Caguas Puerto Rico. He is the youngest of three children. His father passed when Juan was only six years old, leaving his mother to raise three boys by herself. Despite working two jobs to provide for the family, his mother still found time to play the roles of both mother and father, instilling strong morals and values as well as a deep commitment to family. In 1986 tragedy struck again, when Juan lost his grandmother to cancer. At the age of 9 Juan began to play baseball and dreamed of coming to the United States to play baseball. At the age of 17 his hard work paid off when he was offered a baseball scholarship at Martin Methodist College in Tennessee. In 1988 Juan came to Tennessee to gain an education and play college baseball. Juan had a limited knowledge of the English language and knew no one in Tennessee. Through dedication and hard work, Juan learned English within 3 months of his arrival. In 1989 Juan transferred to Middle Tennessee State University where he continued to play baseball and further his education. In 1992 he graduated with a B.S. in Criminal Justice.

After graduating from college Juan began working for the Davidson County Sheriffs Department where he served as a correctional officer. In 1995 he was offered and accepted a position as a police officer with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Through diligence and commitment to duty his career prospered, first serving the community as a patrolman then as a Homicide detective. Juan is now the head of the El Protector Program, a community outreach program for the Latino Community. Juan is also a member of the hostage negotiation team and now serves as the training coordinator. In his 11 years as law enforcement Officer Juan has received several awards for his outstanding service to the Nashville community including:

• Investigator of the month 1998
• Nominated for police officer of the year 1999
• Exemplary and outstanding award 2001
• Officer of the month 2003
• Certificate of commendation 2004
• Numerous letters of commendation

Juan has learned the value of hard work and the importance of a strong community. Juan has faced many obstacles along the way and that is why his favorite quote is “it is not how you fall that matters, it is how you pick yourself up” Eager to give back to the community that has provided many opportunities for him, Juan volunteers his time and is very involved in various community organizations. He serves on numerous boards including:

• New Hope Baptist Church
• Peppertree Homeowners association Board of directors
• Metro Police Department El Protector advisory committee
• Family and Children Services Board of Directors
• 211 Board of Directors
• Board of directors Vanderbilt DNA research center
• Board of directors G.A.L.A Grupo De Acción Latino Americana
• Metro Police Department Policy Advisory Committee
• Nolensville road community partnership association
• NRA member
• Active member Teamsters Law enforcement league
• Member (FOP) Fraternal Order of Police.
• Former assistant baseball coach Ravenwood High School (2004)

Juan has a daughter Alena Isabel, two brothers Joaquin and Ivan, and his mother Myrna who has been his inspiration.