As of Tuesday night, the confirmed death toll has risen to 12, 125 people have been accounted for and 149 are still missing.
Prieto attended Hialeah High School during the mid-1980s and was a catcher and outfielder for the Thoroughbreds.
Prieto has held eight Florida certifications, including general contractor and roofing contractor, according to a Miami Herald story in 1998.
Licensed: According to the Florida state license database, Prieto has a building code administrator license with a rank of Building Code A since November 2006.
Kennel Club collapse: In May 1997, Prieto was the assistant director of building and zoning for the city of Miami Shores when the Biscayne Kennel Club dog track was undergoing demolition, according to The Associated Press and the Sun-Sentinel.
Financial problems: According to federal court documents, Prieto filed for bankruptcy In 2002 and 2012, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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