Art Vela

Art Vela has extensive experience in safety and security, currently serving as the Senior Director of Safety and Security Strategy at Haven for Hope since May 2008, where responsibilities include establishing policies, procedures, and providing around-the-clock security protection. Prior to this role, Art Vela worked as a Crime Scene Investigator for the San Antonio Police Department from January 2004 to May 2007, focusing on evidence collection and crime scene documentation. Art Vela also served as an FBI Special Agent with the U.S. Department of Justice from June 1980 to December 2004, investigating various federal violations. Earlier in the career, Art Vela was a Police Officer for the San Antonio Police Department from September 1970 to May 1980, involved in multiple investigative duties. Art Vela holds two degrees from Texas State University, a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.