Lance Tyler Vient Alcaraz

Lance was born in California to a Mexican family and raised in Mexico from the age of three months. Married for 24 years and the father of three daughters, he has dedicated his life to service in both the public and private sectors. He is the founder and CEO of multiple tourism startups and production companies, and the founder and developer of public offices for environmental, beach and public services and amenities.

His public service includes membership in the state Department of Economic Development, the state Chamber of Commerce, the City Planning Council, the state Ecology Council, the City Council for Economic Development and the City Council for Logistics and Operations. He was a founding member and later president of the city's beach operator, president of the state Medical Tourism Cluster, and vice president of the state Chamber of Commerce.

Lance holds a bachelor's degree in Organizational Business Management with a minor in Marketing from the University of Phoenix, and associate degrees in General Business and Finance. He has also completed coursework toward a master's degree in Global Business and Tourism, as well as studies in architecture and the arts at colleges in Mexico and the United States, and holds multiple leadership, marketing, public speaking and business certifications.

With more than 20 years of experience in tourism and education, Lance is uniquely positioned as a specialist in managing large-scale travel, including the supply chain, logistics and engagement that moving large numbers of people requires.