IRVINE, CA (May 10, 2024) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Brett Lawrence, Senior Vice President of Investments for Rancho Mission Viejo, Sridhar Sundaram, Dean of the College of Business and Economics at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), Ray Swartz, Senior Vice President of tk1sc, a member of WSP, and Heather Usiski, Industry Executive and Managing Director of J.P. Morgan, have joined OCBC’s Board of Directors.
“I am honored to have these community leaders join our board of directors,” said Jeffrey Ball, President and CEO of Orange County Business Council. “Their 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.”
Overseeing all portfolio aspects such as cash equivalent, financial, real estate assets and more, Brett Lawrence is the Senior Vice President of Investments for Rancho Mission Viejo. Lawrence’s background in investment management includes leadership positions at WCM Investment Management and Carpenter & Company, where he began his career.
Dean of the College of Business and Economics at CSUF, Sridhar Sundaram has a three-decade career in higher education, including two terms as dean at the University of South Florida. With research focused on finance, his current project examines the impact of the pandemic on minority-owned micro businesses.
Ray Swartz, Senior Vice President of tk1sc, a member of WSP, oversees design operations and production activities while fostering sustainable innovations within a collaborative culture. He also acts as the District Business Line Leader for the Property & Buildings Business Line in California and the Pacific Mountain West Districts.
Specializing in the municipal markets for counties, cities, schools and special districts, Heather Usiski is the Industry Executive and Managing Director at J.P. Morgan. With more than two decades of experience in finance and banking, Usiski also brings insights from her background as a financial advisor and small business owner.
About Orange County Business Council
For over 25 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 the nation’s sixth largest county. The Council’s core initiatives include advocating for adequate investment in regional and statewide infrastructure, education development that leads to a competitive workforce, advocating for a range of housing, and developing pro-business solutions that lead to sustainable economic growth. Members 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.
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