Mr. Flores currently serves as the Port Director at the Laredo Port of Entry. He manages a diverse workforce of over 1,110 employees and is responsible for administrative management and operational oversight at four international bridges, one international airport, and one rail crossing facility. Mr. Flores maintains management and oversight responsibilities for processing approximately 10 million travelers and over $203 billion in trade annually.

Prior to this assignment, Flores served as the Deputy Director, Field Operations at the Laredo Field Office with oversight of border security, trade, and mission support operations. From January of 2018 to February of 2020, Mr. Flores served as the Acting Port Director for the Laredo Port of Entry.

Mr. Flores began his federal law enforcement career with the Department of Treasury, U.S. Customs Service in 1997 as an Inspector at the Laredo Port of Entry. Since his initial assignment, Mr. Flores has gained extensive knowledge in passenger and cargo operations, and has been successful in providing guidance, establishing priorities, coordinating, and aligning resources to CBP’s mission objectives. He has 27 years of federal service, which include numerous leadership positions with Customs and Border Protection.

Alberto A. Flores is a native of Laredo, Texas and a 1995 graduate of Texas A&M International University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He and his wife Araceli have one son, three daughters and a granddaughter.