To The Leader

Orange County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) announces the hiring of Megan Romero as its Business Development Manager.

Romero comes to the EDC from Albanese Cormier Holdings, a progressive commercial real estate company, where she has been responsible for property management of Edison Plaza in Beaumont, a 425,000 square foot facility, as well as 24 properties located in the company’s southeastern region of the portfolio. Prior to her employment with Albanese Cormier Holdings, Romero was Regional Safety Coordinator for IMCAL in Lake Charles, LA, and interned with the City of Orange in the City Manager and Planning and Zoning Departments. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University where she received her Bachelor of Science Urban and Regional Planning, and a 2012 graduate of Little Cypress Mauriceville High School.

“The EDC is excited to have Megan joining the team. There are so many opportunities unfolding in Orange County and Megan will certainly assist our efforts to see them through” said Jessica Hill, Executive Director.

Romero’s roles and responsibilities will include management of the County’s Hotel Occupancy Tax program, retail development, lead generation, board management, preparation of marketing materials for business development purposes, communications in response to inquiries, social media and website management, analytical support and analysis, and support of allies and EDC members.

The Orange County Economic Development Office is located in the Orange County Administration Building, 123 South 6th Street in Orange.