Christopher Arias, Tyler Holst, PE, Jarrod Ingle and Faisal M. Zubairi Join Orange County Business Council Board of Directors
IRVINE, CA (June 9, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Sarah Ghebrial has joined the organization as the new Vice President of Public Affairs.
“We are proud to welcome Sarah to our team,” said Jeffrey Ball, President and CEO of Orange County Business Council. “Her addition represents the work we have done in expanding OCBC’s role in promoting economic development for the region and will help OCBC amplify its role as a dependable resource for local businesses and organizations.”
Sarah Ghebrial will lead Orange County Business Council’s communications, branding, media relations and digital engagement efforts in her new role. A strategic communications expert, she brings a passion for storytelling, public affairs and securing top-tier coverage that elevates visibility and positions executives as industry leaders. Ghebrial has led award-winning campaigns across diverse industries and enjoys working closely with Orange County businesses and community leaders to help tell their stories. Known for her collaborative and results-driven approach, she specializes in coalition building, messaging strategy and media advocacy. Ghebrial holds a B.S. in Mass Communications from St. John’s University and an M.S. from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
About Orange County Business Council
For 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, technology, tourism, transportation, real estate and utilities. For more information, visit ocbc.org.
Media Contact:
Paul Simonds
Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Orange County Business Council
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