Christopher V. is a President and Co-Founder at Sunshine Citizens. Colleagues describe them as "Mr. Vela is an accomplished architect and designer, with an emphasis on historical preservation and urban design. His skills include history of technology with an emphasis on transportation and construction materials and techniques. He'd be an ideal person for a team focusing on revitalization of urban areas, and his links within the community are invaluable in fostering communication between interested parties and constituencies."