Veronica Carpenter, MPA, Helen Do and Dr. Amy Z. Zeng Join Orange County Business Council Board of Directors
IRVINE, CA (Nov. 13, 2026) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) Board of Directors elected Matt Collings, general manager of Moulton Niguel Water District, Jonathan E. Frank, partner at Snell & Wilmer LLP, and Joseph W. Haney III, partner at Nossaman LLP, to the board at its Nov. 12 meeting.
“As Orange County continues to grow and evolve, it’s more important than ever to bring together leaders who are committed to shaping its future,” said Jeffrey Ball, president and chief executive officer of OCBC. “These new board members represent the expertise, vision and collaborative spirit that will help keep our region among the nation’s strongest and most dynamic economies.”
As general manager of Moulton Niguel Water District, Matt Collings oversees one of South Orange County’s largest public utilities, providing water, recycled water and wastewater services to more than 170,000 customers. He brings extensive experience in infrastructure planning, resource management and regional collaboration, including leading major initiatives that strengthened long-term water reliability throughout South Orange County.
Jonathan E. Frank serves as a partner at Snell & Wilmer LLP, where he advises clients on complex real estate transactions, development projects and commercial leasing matters across a broad range of industries. Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and named a Commercial Real Estate Visionary by Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing in 2025, he is also founder of Magical Builders, a nonprofit dedicated to renovating and constructing facilities that serve communities in need.
A partner at Nossaman LLP, Joseph W. Haney III advises owners, operators and developers on complex real estate transactions, land use matters and large-scale development projects. As chair of the firm’s Real Estate Group, he brings extensive experience in acquisition, development, financing and joint venture strategies and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Legal500 for his work in real estate law.
About Orange County Business Council
For more than 30 years, 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.
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