OCBC Welcomes New Board Member

Dr. Stefan Bean, Orange County Superintendent of Schools, Orange County Department of Education Dr. Stefan Bean Joins Orange County Business Council Board of Directors IRVINE, CA (November 8, 2024) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Dr. Stefan Bean, Orange County Superintendent of Schools for the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), has joined OCBC’s Board of Directors. “I am honored to have this community leader join our board of directors,” said Jeffrey Ball, President and CEO of Orange County Business Council. “His insights and talents will be invaluable for the Business Council as we continue to advance the economic development of the nation’s sixth most populous county with a focus on workforce, housing and infrastructure initiatives.” Appointed this past June as the 12th Orange County Superintendent of Schools at OCDE, Dr. Stefan Bean has devoted 25 years to Southern California’s communities and students. Prior to joining OCDE, he served as the executive director of the Irvine International Academy and held senior leadership roles at Aspire Public Schools in Los Angeles, where he oversaw 11 schools. Dr. Bean’s academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California, a master’s degree in educational leadership from Loyola Marymount University and a doctorate in educational administration from California State University, Fullerton. About Orange County Business CouncilFor 30 years, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has been representing and promoting the region’s business community together with government and academia to enhance the economic development of Orange County, California. The Council’s core initiatives include developing pro-business solutions that lead to economic growth, education development that leads to a competitive workforce, advocating for a range of housing, and advocating for adequate investment in regional and statewide infrastructure for the nation’s sixth most populous county. Member organizations include businesses and local organizations representing a diverse cross section of industries including biomedical, construction, education, financial services, health care, manufacturing, municipalities, nonprofit, real estate, technology, tourism, transportation, real estate and utilities. For more information, visit ocbc.org. Media Contact:Lizz Mishreki, APRVice President of CommunicationsOrange County Business [email protected]