He served as a Democratic member for the 104th and 114th district of the Florida House of Representatives.

[5][6] Hector was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

He attended Phillips Academy and Princeton University.

[2] In 1966, Hector was elected to the Florida House of Representatives.

In the same year, he was elected to represent the 114th district, succeeding Fred N. Tittle.