Background
Vela, Rolando was born on December 19, 1962 in McAllen, Texas, United States. Son of Ramon and Irma (Martinez) Vela.
Vela, Rolando was born on December 19, 1962 in McAllen, Texas, United States. Son of Ramon and Irma (Martinez) Vela.
Bachelor in Political Science, Pan American University, 1986. Master of Arts in Urban Studies, Trinity University, 1989. Postgraduate John F. Kennedy School Government,, Harvard University, 1996.
Administrative intern to city manager, City of Harlingen, Harlingen, Texas, 1988-1989; assistant to city manager, City of Plainview, Plainview, Texas, 1989-1991; executive vice president, Raymondville (Texas) Chamber of Commerce, 1991-1992; assistant city manager, City of Alamo, Alamo, Texas, 1992-1994; assistant city manager, City of San Benito, San Benito, Texas, 1994-1997; interim city manager, City of San Benito, San Benito, Texas, 1997-1998.
Member International City Management Association, Texas City Management Association (region 10 representative since 1992, ethics and professional standards committee since 1996), American Planning Association, Texas Planning Association.