Mr. Francisco Vazquez, B.S.C.S. was appointed Assistant Director of the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in March 2007. In this capacity, he is charged with executive oversight of the facility’s community based outpatient clinics and of the Emergency Management Program.

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Vazquez served as the Information Management Service Line Executive at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. Before joining the MEDVAMC, Mr. Vazquez served as Information Management Executive of the Philadelphia VA Medical Center from 2001 to 2003.  From April 1999 to April 2001, he served as Chief Information Officer at the VA Medical Center in Sheridan, Wyoming.  Prior to that appointment, he served as VistA System Manager at the Central Texas Healthcare System from May 1995 to April 1999.  

Mr. Vazquez served in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer onboard the USS Okinowa (LPH3) stationed in San Diego, California from 1986 to 1990.  His military service continued with the United States Navy Reserves from 1991 to 1999.

Mr. Vazquez is a graduate of Universidad Sagrado Corazon in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is currently attending graduate school at Texas Woman’s University. He is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).  He resides in the Houston area with his wife and four children.