VLS Environmental Solutions, a leading provider of environmental services, announces the promotion of Raul Pena to Chief Information Officer. Raul began with VLS in May 2022 as the Vice President of IT and was promoted to CIO in June 2023. Raul brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this role. He is a senior financial and technology executive with a proven record in providing strategic financial leadership, and business process improvement for service organizations. He has developed and implemented financial and operational controls focusing on value creation and sustainable growth in fast paced environments.
Prior to joining VLS Environmental Solutions, Raul spent 10 years at Saber Power Services, LLC -an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm in the High Voltage Electrical space, serving as VP of Technology and subsequently CFO. Before that he spent 13 years at Omni Data Services Group -a re-manufacturer of specialty travel-related hardware, I.T. operations & quality (ISO) areas.
Raul graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BBA from University of Houston-Downtown. He holds a M.S. from University of Houston-Clear Lake and an MBA from Rice University – Jones Graduate School of Business. John Magee, CEO at VLS Environmental Solutions said, “Promoting Raul to VLS’s first ever CIO role, exemplifies his leadership and aligns with the digital transformation the company has undertaken. I am confident under his oversight, we will continue to use data and information to drive performance, efficiencies, and enhanced client experiences.”
VLS Environmental Solutions is confident Pena will continue to make significant contributions as Chief Information Officer by leveraging his extensive background in finance and technology to help lead the organization into the future.