BOARD OF DIRECTOR BIOS

Ruben Chavez, P.E.
President - CEA Engineering Group, Inc.
Ruben Chavez is president and a founding member of CEA Engineering Group, Inc. A graduate from the University of Texas at El Paso, Mr. Chavez is a licensed professional engineer in Texas and New Mexico. Mr. Chavez’s career spans the design, planning and construction of major transportation, drainage, land development, and water/wastewater projects throughout the southwest.
With over 24 years of experience, Mr. Chavez played an integral part in turning a local, startup engineering firm of 3 employees to one of the largest Hispanic owned engineering firms headquartered in El Paso. Today CEA Group leads the way, with professional civil engineering services for both public infrastructure and private development.
Mr. Chavez believes in giving back to our community. He is actively engaged in many professional, civic, and philanthropic organizations. Some of his involvement includes CommUNITY En Accion, The Hospitals of Providence East ,El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce, as well as several STEM advisory boards at UTEP, TSPE, and area high schools. Additionally, Mr. Chavez has played an active role in shaping our community through his involvement with city boards such as City Plan Commission, the El Paso Bicycle Advisory Committee, Mexican American Cultural Center Sub-Committee, and the El Paso Historic Landmark Commission.
Mr. Chavez and his wife Joyce are raising three very active young men.
President - CEA Engineering Group, Inc.
Ruben Chavez is president and a founding member of CEA Engineering Group, Inc. A graduate from the University of Texas at El Paso, Mr. Chavez is a licensed professional engineer in Texas and New Mexico. Mr. Chavez’s career spans the design, planning and construction of major transportation, drainage, land development, and water/wastewater projects throughout the southwest.
With over 24 years of experience, Mr. Chavez played an integral part in turning a local, startup engineering firm of 3 employees to one of the largest Hispanic owned engineering firms headquartered in El Paso. Today CEA Group leads the way, with professional civil engineering services for both public infrastructure and private development.
Mr. Chavez believes in giving back to our community. He is actively engaged in many professional, civic, and philanthropic organizations. Some of his involvement includes CommUNITY En Accion, The Hospitals of Providence East ,El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce, as well as several STEM advisory boards at UTEP, TSPE, and area high schools. Additionally, Mr. Chavez has played an active role in shaping our community through his involvement with city boards such as City Plan Commission, the El Paso Bicycle Advisory Committee, Mexican American Cultural Center Sub-Committee, and the El Paso Historic Landmark Commission.
Mr. Chavez and his wife Joyce are raising three very active young men.