Eduardo José Vela Ruiz, was born in Mount Vernon, New York ( 1951). Since age 2 he lives in Tampico, Tamaulipas. In this city receives his education and began his career as a professional and later on as an entrepreneur. He graduated in Law by the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas (1973). He practiced as a litigator from 1973 to 1978 and is official litigator from Public Notary number 23 since 1975 and its titular since 1980 to date.

He is an entrepreneur , builder, leader in the Mexico’s tourism industry and currently Director of Velas Resorts , a group of hotel form  by Grand Velas Riviera Maya ( Playa del Carmen ) , Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit ( Nuevo Vallarta ) , Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta ( Puerto Vallarta ) . These resorts are famous for providing Luxury All Inclusive service in Mexico and world renowned Spas.