Rich Vela

Rich Vela is the executive director of Facilities at HCDE. Vela earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Sam Houston State University and a master’s degree in management from Texas A&M Commerce. Prior to joining HCDE, Vela served as assistant superintendent of ancillary services in Tomball ISD. He is an active member of the Texas Association of Latin Administrators and Superintendents, the Texas Association of School Officials and is an advisory committee member for Crime Stoppers.