About SCEDC
Who we are
The South County Economic Development Council (South County EDC or SCEDC), a 501c3 non-profit organization was formed in 1989 by a group of South San Diego County business and community leaders, to promote education and encourage economic development in the South San Diego County Region. Our member cities include Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, San Diego, San Diego County, and the Port of San Diego. We also work with our partners in the northern portion of Baja California in the cities of Mexicali, Tijuana, Tecate, Rosarito and Ensenada.
WHAT WE DO
- Encourage private investment.
- Promote diversified residential and overall business development.
- Publicize the cultural, educational, social, and geographical opportunities of the area.
- Serve as an advocate for the area’s public and private interests.
- Promote understanding and nurture bi-national business growth.
Our Mission
To improve and enhance South County’s bi-national economy, image and quality of life; and to heighten public awareness of Southern California’s most desirable location to live, work and dream.
Board of Directors
SCEDC Board Officers and Executive Board

Willie Armas
Chair
U.S. Bank

Patricia Alvarez
Vice Chair
XEWT Channel 12/Televisa

Sally Preston
Treasurer
Mission Federal
Credit Union

John Moot
Past Chair
Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP

Bob Penner
HOMEFED

Clarissa Falcon
Falcon Strategies

Vic Bianes
Golden Realty Group

Debbie Espe
Retina World Congress

Monica Montano
Scripps Health

Doug Kerner
Higgs Fletcher & Mack
SCEDC Dignitary Council

Nora Vargas
Supervisor
County of San Diego

Dan Malcolm
Commissioner
Port of San Diego

Alejandra Sotelo
Mayor
City of National City

John McCann
Councilmember
City of Chula Vista

Bill Sandke
Councilmember
City of Coronado

Serge Dedina
Mayor
City of Imperial Beach

Vivian Moreno
Councilmember
City of San Diego
SCEDC Board Members

Tony McCune
SCEDC

Roberto Alcantar
SDG&E

Scott Andrews

Chris Holder
Colliers

Darryl Anunciado
Action Drone Inc.

Denise Price
The Clay Company

Doug Paul
Rancho Vista Properties

Eric Washington
Consultant

George Ching
PSAR

Jill Monroe
Point Loma Nazarene University

Mark Sanchez
Southwestern College

Laura Wilkinson
Caligrown

Lisette Islas
MAAC

Luisa McCarthy
La Vista Memorial Park

Mark Cafferty
San Diego Regional Economic Development Council

Risa Baron
Republic Services

Miguel Aguirre
Border Fusion Group

Kenia Zamarripa
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

Pedro Anaya
Southwest Strategies

Christine Antoine
San Diego County Water Authority

Tenille Otero
otay water district

Vince Ferrer
McMillin

Viry Martino
Turner Construction

Betsy Brennan
Downtown San Diego Partnership

Ray Major
SANDAG

Rich Yumul
SAGETREE
