CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, January 09, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- San Juanita Rosaria Vela, CPA, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Vela earned a distinguished reputation as a leading figure in government finance, culminating in her launch of a freelance career after retirement in 2023. She is a recognized expert across diverse financial services platforms, including payroll, accounts payable and budgeting finance teams, and her broad responsibilities have included preparing monthly financial reports, managing daily cash transactions and investments, implementing internal controls and handling purchasing activities. Prior to her current venture, she thrived as the director of finance for the City of Fair Oaks Ranch from 2022 to 2023, where she guided the city's financial operations and ensured compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, from 2014 to 2015, Ms. Vela served as the finance director for the City of Ingleside, Texas, where she contributed to the city's fiscal management and reporting processes.

Between 2012 and 2014, Ms. Vela was the controller at Central Health, where she managed accounting functions and supported the organization's mission to provide healthcare services to the community. She also served as the interim director of finance under her own practice from 2008 to 2012, offering her expertise to various entities during a period of transition. From 2006 to 2008, she was the director of finance for the City of San Marcos, Texas, where her tenure was marked by measurable improvements in financial reporting and operational efficiency. Notably, Ms. Vela previously held the same title for the City of Richardson, Texas, from 1996 to 2006, where she led significant advancements in municipal financial management.

Ms. Vela's earlier career milestones include serving as the director of finance for the City of Corpus Christi from 1985 to 1996. During this time, she achieved one of her most notable accomplishments: earning the Government Finance Officers Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for excellence in both budget preparation and comprehensive annual financial reporting. This recognition reflected Ms. Vela's unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability in public sector finance.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Vela earned foundational experience as the director of accounting at Spohn Hospital from 1983 to 1985, overseeing hospital accounting operations and supporting healthcare delivery through sound financial practices. Ms. Vela also excelled as an auditor with Peat Marwick from 1981 to 1983, gaining key insights into auditing and assurance services.

Exceptional academic credentials further define Ms. Vela's profile. She earned an associate degree from Del Mar College in 1977, after which she obtained a bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in 1979. Subsequently, Ms. Vela pursued graduate studies and now holds a Master of Business Administration in finance and management, completed at the same institution in 1980.

Ms. Vela's professional credentials include certification as a certified public accountant since 1982 and designation as a certified government finance officer by the Texas Municipal League since 1988. She has also maintained active membership in the Government Finance Officers Association of Texas. She attributes much of her success to the unwavering support of her family, acknowledging that her mother provided essential encouragement and assistance when Ms. Vela returned to school after having children; additionally, Ms. Vela recognizes that her husband's flexibility as a self-employed professional allowed her to diligently pursue further education and professional opportunities.

Ms. Vela's many meaningful contributions have been recognized through several honors, including the Texas A&M Corpus Christi College of Business Alumni Excellence Award in 2015. Beyond her professional achievements, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to civic engagement as a volunteer with CHRISTUS Health, and she serves as the president of its volunteers association. As a member of the board of directors for the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Foundation, she supports educational initiatives and scholarship programs that benefit students across the region, and Ms. Vela participates in faith-based service projects that strengthen community ties with St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.

As one of eleven siblings and the proud mother of two daughters, family remains central to Ms. Vela's life. Looking toward the future, she plans to continue serving others through her volunteer work at CHRISTUS Health by organizing gifts for children facing challenges and assisting patients at the information desk. Ms. Vela will also persist in her work with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi by providing scholarships and attending events that celebrate student achievement.

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