Chris Vences

As part of the People & Culture team, Chris provides functional and tactical support with managing the onboarding process, all payroll functions, benefits-related matters, insurance billing, maintaining the HRIS system and files, and ensuring compliance with government regulations.

Before joining Arnold Ventures, Chris worked overseas in the Middle East (Southwest Asia) as a Department of Defense employee in support of U.S. Military operations. Prior to that, Chris served as a Human Resources Manager at Heart of Texas Goodwill, where he led a team managing full-spectrum HR functions, including payroll, benefits, compliance, recruitment/onboarding, unemployment claims administration, and employee relations/performance management.

Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources management from Tarleton State University and is slated to achieve his Master of Business Administration degree by the end of 2025.

In his free time, Chris loves exploring, traveling, and trying new restaurants!”