Jason Bennett, Paul King and Enrique Perez, J.D., Join Orange County Business Council Board of Directors
IRVINE, CA (August 9, 2024) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Jason Bennett, Senior Vice President and Director of Branch Banking for Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M Bank), Paul King, Senior Vice President at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and Enrique Perez, J.D., Vice Chancellor of Educational Services at Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD), 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.”
Since joining F&M Bank in 2014, Jason Bennett has risen to Senior Vice President and Director of Branch Banking. An alumnus of the American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania and Leadership Long Beach, Bennet oversees F&M Bank’s branch banking environment.
As Senior Vice President for McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.’s Southern Pacific Region, Paul King plays a key role in business development efforts and client relationships. King joined McCarthy in 2011 and has experience in diverse sectors such as healthcare, commercial, education, water and more.
Enrique Perez, J.D., has been the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services at RSCCD since July 2016, supporting the district’s colleges in areas such as enrollment, public and government affairs and more. With over 23 years of experience, Perez has served in various districtwide leadership roles and is an active member of several boards.
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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Orange County Business Council
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