Micheal Burns

CEO - Founder

Mike is our founder and owner, serving the Hispanic community from November 1st to the present in Long Branch, NJ. He has over 20 years of executive experience in the telecommunications market in Central and South America. His dedication and commitment to the community have been fundamental to the success and growth of El Vecino..

Patricia Castro

VP of Operations & GM

Patty is our Vice President of Operations and General Manager in Red Bank, New Jersey, from April 2014 to the present. Patricia is the heart and soul of this company, a master of operations, and highly dedicated to the customer experience. She has been instrumental in supporting and promoting the Hispanic community through her leadership at El Vecino.

Ken Wolckenhauer

Financial Control & Compliance

Ken has served as Head of Financial Control and Compliance in Long Branch, NJ, since November 2007. He is also Head of Vendor Management and International Corporate Branches for Nordea Bank Abp in New York, NY, where he has worked since 2014.

Francisco Arellano

VP of Business Development

With 25 years of experience, Francisco has improved operational efficiency and led growth with carriers in Mexico and LATAM. At AmeriMex, he drove service excellence and expanded market presence, meeting the needs of the Hispanic community in the U.S