Samantha Vela The Vela Ranch Team With a background in culinary arts and restaurant management, Sam, has cultivated a passion for hospitality and a dedication to exceptional customer service. In recent years, she has enjoyed building and managing The Vela Ranch Art Studio, as its Chief of Operations and Sales, a business she developed with her sister, Amanda. The Ecuadorian-American sisters continue to work together as a team at Roost serving both English and Spanish-speaking clients. Samantha loves cooking and gathering people together, as well as sharing her familiarity with trending local artists and restaurants.