South County Economic Development Council (South County EDC) announced
it has named James O'Callaghan as the organization's new chief executive
officer and president, succeeding 15-year President and CEO Cindy
Gompper-Graves. O'Callaghan served as executive director at the West
Hollywood Travel and Tourism Board and, before that, served as president
and CEO of two Chambers of Commerce from 2012 to 2018.
œThe Board of Directors is excited to welcome James O'Callaghan to
South County EDC, said Bob Penner, South County EDC Board Chair. œWe
are confident he is equipped and properly positioned to take on this
important role. South County EDC announced the position in September 2019 and began
an intricate process to find the best fit for the non-profit
organization. The South County EDC board received 500 applications
during this time. James O'Callaghan graduated from Hofstra University in 2000 and
received his master's degree from Columbia University in 2002. His
immediate position before South County EDC was as executive director of
the West Hollywood Travel and Tourism Board, where he operated two
business improvement districts and developed programs to attract and
retain businesses. He was also president and CEO of the Huntington Beach
Chamber of Commerce from 2016 to 2018 and of Manhattan Beach Chamber of
Commerce from 2012 to 2016. O'Callaghan has 24 years of experience in
business development. œI've moved around many times in my life, and San Diego always had a
special place in my heart, said O'Callaghan. œSouth San Diego County
holds countless opportunities for growth and economic development that
are difficult to find in other parts of the region. I am excited to take
on this role and hope to serve this community adequately and continue
to bring positive changes in the near future. O'Callaghan will report to the South County EDC Board of Directors
and will assume responsibility for all of the organization's programs
and activities, including managing a team of three full-time staff, plus
a dedicated cohort of interns, and an operating budget of approximately
$750,000. He will be the leading advocate for the region, forging
innovative partnerships with private and public sector stakeholders,
working with elected officials, attracting and retaining business,
nurturing bi-national business growth, and backing key initiatives to
move the region forward. For more information, visit www.SouthCountyEDC.com or email scedc@southcountyedc.com. About SCEDC The South County Economic Development Council (South County EDC or
SCEDC) is a non-profit organization formed in 1989 by a group of South
San Diego County business and community leaders to promote education and
encourage economic development in the South San Diego County
Region. Member cities include Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach,
National City, San Diego, San Diego County, and the Port of San Diego.
SCEDC works with its partners in the northern portion of Baja California
in the cities of Mexicali, Tijuana, Tecate, Rosarito, and Ensenada. Source - https://www.newswire.com/news/south-county-economic-development-council-announces-new-chief-21143714
| Company Name | Contact Person | Contact Number | Email Id | Website | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH COUNTRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | 6194245143 | scedc@southcountyedc.com | https://www.southcountyedc.com/ |
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