Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) announces new board of directors members

ANNOUNCING NEW EDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS

The EDC Board of Directors is a select group of leaders invited to the table for their vision, passion and ability for setting priorities and positively impacting our region’s economic vitality. Board members participate peer-to-peer with visionary leaders, providing guidance and input into our organizational strategy and capacity for delivering outcome-driven economic development services.

We are thrilled to introduce three new Board of Director Members!

Member: Central Coast Labor Council

Representative: Jeremy Goldberg, Executive Director

The Central Coast Labor Council is a coalition of 70 labor unions and organizations throughout the Central Coast. Advocating for working families of Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, the council protects the right to representation in the workplace and the ability to democratically organize. Jeremy Goldberg, as the council’s executive director, is deeply involved in the local workforce and labor policy.

“I am looking forward to joining the EDC board. Our union members bring a lot of value to our regional economy but there are undoubtedly more resources out there for them. Being engaged with EDC opens us up to a breadth of knowledge and opportunity.” – Jeremy Goldberg

Member: Montecito Bank and Trust

Representative: Sarah McLelland, VP Business Client Service Advisor, Commercial Lending Group

Montecito Bank and Trust is the largest locally-owned community bank in the region. In 2020 and 2021, Montecito Bank and Trust facilitated 10.7% of Paycheck Protection Program loans in the Central Coast, assisting access to $322 million in PPP funding to our local small businesses. Sarah McLelland is a leader in the bank’s commercial Lending Group and brings deep understanding of the region’s real estate markets.

“I have worked with the EDC as a partner referring small business owners to use their services for many years. This organization allows entrepreneurs to have support from experts in business at a community level. I am very excited to be apart of such a great program.” – Sarah McLelland

Member: St. John’s Regional Medical Center/Dignity Health

Representative: Barry Wolfman, President/CEO

St. John’s Regional Medical Center includes the St. John’s hospitals in Oxnard and Camarillo and is a part of Dignity Health, the fifth largest hospital system in the nation and the largest non-profit hospital provider in California. Barry Wolfman, President/CEO, has a rich and diverse record of experience with over 30 years of healthcare management experience.

“I am honored to join the Board and my colleagues in this work. Economic development is the catalyst to the health and vibrancy of our community and I am excited to contribute.” – Barry Wolfman

Learn more about the EDC Board and our valued members: CLICK HERE

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