OCBC Welcomes New Board Member

IRVINE, CA (February 13, 2026) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced that Christina L. Byrne, MPA, Business Development Director of HNTB Corporation, 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. “Her 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.”

Christina Byrne serves as HNTB Corporation’s Business Development Director for Orange County and the Inland Empire, bringing more than two decades of experience in public engagement, government relations and stakeholder coordination. Known for her strategic leadership, she oversaw major regional initiatives—including the I-405 Improvement Project, SR-22 Design-Build Project, West County Connectors and the OC Streetcar—and was recognized as the 2023 Women in Transportation Seminar Orange County Woman of the Year.

About Orange County Business Council
For more than 30 years, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has represented and promoted the region’s business community, working with government and academia to advance Orange County’s Economic Development. OCBC advances pro-business solutions by supporting a competitive Workforce and collaborating with developers, builders, labor and policymakers to expand and diversify Housing options across the region. In addition, we champion investment and policy frameworks that enable innovative, resilient Infrastructure. OCBC’s member-investors span a wide range of industries across the region, including biomedical, construction, education, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit, real estate, technology, public agencies, tourism, transportation and utilities. For more information, visit OCBC.org.

MEDIA CONTACT
Sarah Ghebrial
Vice President of Public Affairs, OCBC
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