About Vela
Built on a Simple Belief: Facilities Should Just Work
For over 15 years, Vela Facility Solutions has helped organizations across the country take the complexity out of facility management — so their teams can focus on the work that matters.
Our Story
Why We Started Vela
Vela was founded in 2009 by a team of facility professionals who were frustrated by the fragmented, unreliable vendors they encountered throughout their careers. Too often, organizations were juggling five different contractors, chasing down service confirmations, and dealing with inconsistent quality — all while trying to run their core operations.
We built Vela to be the partner we always wished existed: a single, accountable team that handles everything from daily cleaning to complex mechanical maintenance, with transparent communication and a genuine commitment to getting it right every time.
Today, we manage more than 500 facilities across corporate, education, government, and healthcare sectors — and we're still guided by the same principle we started with: your facility should just work.
Our Values
What We Stand For
Accountability
We own our work. When something isn't right, we fix it — no excuses, no runaround.
Consistency
Great facility management isn't about heroics. It's about showing up and delivering the same high standard every single day.
Transparency
You'll always know what we're doing, when we're doing it, and why. No surprises on your invoice or your service report.
Partnership
We're not a vendor — we're an extension of your team. Your goals are our goals, and your success is our success.
Leadership
The Team Behind Vela
Our leadership team brings decades of hands-on facility management experience — and a shared commitment to doing the work right.
Marcus Delgado
Chief Executive Officer
Marcus co-founded Vela after 12 years managing facility operations for a national real estate portfolio. He leads the company's strategy and client relationships.
Sandra Okafor
Chief Operating Officer
Sandra oversees all service delivery and field operations. She built Vela's quality assurance program from the ground up and holds a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation.
James Whitfield
VP, Client Services
James leads the account management team and ensures every client has a dedicated point of contact who knows their facility inside and out.
Priya Nair
VP, Field Operations
Priya manages Vela's regional field teams and is responsible for training, compliance, and operational standards across all service lines.
Want to Work With Us?
Whether you're looking for a new facility management partner or just want to learn more about how we work, we'd love to start a conversation.