Raul Vasquez
Safety Coordinator
City of Corpus Christi

Raul Vasquez has been employed by the City of Corpus Christi (population 285,507/3,200 employees) for 24 years. In his current capacity as Safety Coordinator, Vasquez is responsible for accident investigation and city-wide safety training. He is staff assistant to the city’s Vehicle Accident Review Board, a member of the City’s Safety Advisory Board, and establishes topics of discussion for the monthly meeting of the city’s eight Safety Coordinators. Vasquez is also in charge of issuing City Driver’s Authorization Cards, conducting Motor Vehicle Record checks, and overseeing the Remedial (Defensive) Driver Training Programs.

In 2005, Vasquez was named Safety Manager of the Year for the Public Employee Sector by Texas Safety Association. He has attained Master Peace Officer Certification, as well as many other honors and degrees.

During his 24-year tenure with the City of Corpus Christi, Vasquez has maintained a stellar personal safety record, experiencing no lost-time injuries, minor non-medical injuries, preventable vehicle accidents (on or off the job), or moving vehicle violations.