About Us

The Orange County Economic Development Corporation was formed in 2003 to better serve the economic development needs of Orange County. The County of Orange, the Orange County Port and Navigation District and the Cities of Bridge City, Orange, Pinehurst, Vidor and West Orange realized the strengths gained by pooling resources to attract quality jobs and investments to Orange County. The Corporation is staffed by a full-time economic development professional and provides services to assist new and existing businesses expand or relocate to Orange County.

Per Capita Members

Michael Stelly
President
City of West Orange

Jerry Hood
Secretary | Treasurer
City of Pinehurst

Commissioner Robert Viator
Assistant Secretary | Treasurer
Orange County

Commissioner Johnny Trahan
Board Member
Orange County, Texas

Terri Gauthier
Board Member
City of Bridge City

Mayor Randy Branch
Board Member
City of West Orange

Cynthia Adams
Board Member
City of Pinehurst

Advisory Members

Dr. Thomas Johnson
Board Member
Lamar State College Orange

Keith Wallace
Board Member
Port of Orange

Travis Williams
Board Member
Sabine River Authority

Robbie Hood
Board Member
City of Vidor

Dr. Shaun McAlpin
Board Member
Orangefield ISD

Jay Trahan, CEcD
Board Member
City of Orange

Associate Members

Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce
Gopher Industrial
The Houseman Companies, Inc.
The Office of Representative Dade Phelan – Ex-Officio
The Office of State Senator Robert Nichols – Ex-Officio
Moreaux Transportation Services Inc.
First Financial Bank
National Electrical Contractor's Association Southeast Texas Chapter
Office of U.S. Congressman Brian Babin – Ex-Officio

EDC Staff

Megan Layne
Executive Director
Orange County EDC

Jessica Irvin
Business Development Manager
Orange County EDC