Mary Jane Olhasso, Economic Development Administrator for the County of San Bernardino, Awarded IAMC Fellow Designation

 San Bernardino, Calif., May 4, 2012 – The Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC) has awarded Mary Jane Olhasso (top right photo) Economic Development Administrator with the County of San Bernardino, the designation IAMC Fellow. 

IAMC Fellows have completed the Leadership Development Program, participating in five leadership seminars in four learning categories: individual, team, emotional intelligence and general leadership.

 The Leadership Development Program provides high-quality training that enhances personal and professional leadership skills.  Past seminar speakers and topics include:

Gary Kunath (top left photo)the Founder and former CEO of the Summit Group: “Leading Across Generations for Improved Retention and Performance”

 Randy Pennington (middle right photo), the resource for leaders who expect results: “Make Change Work: Deliver Results and Add Value”

Patricia Fripp (middle left photo), award-winning speaker, executive speech coach and author: “The Four Steps to Leadership: Doer, Developer, Role Model, Inspirer”

 “IAMC Fellows are leaders not only in IAMC, but also in the industry at large,” said Ron Starner, executive director of IAMC. “Mary Jane is a great asset to IAMC. We are very pleased to welcome her to this prestigious group of IAMC Fellows.”

 As the Economic Development Agency Administrator for the County of San Bernardino, Olhasso is responsible for the economic growth and strategic future development for the largest county in the United States. Olhasso oversees key County departments encompassing more than 200 employees.

 “I am honored to have the status of an IAMC Fellow. IAMC shares the same values that the County of San Bernardino does when it comes to leveraging collaboration and innovation in serving the needs of the corporate user,” said Olhasso.

“Looking ahead, we plan to employ our skills to expanding our County’s diverse industrial product for industries such as plastics, food processing, technology, furniture manufacturing and others.”

For more information on San Bernardino County, please visit  www.SBCountyAdvantage.

For more information on IAMC, call (770) 325-3461 or visit www.iamc.org or  http://www.iamc.org/events/leadership.cfm.

 Contact:

Darcie Giacchetto

Spaulding Thompson & Associates

949.278.6224

Mary Jane Olhasso Named Economic Development Agency Administrator for the County of San Bernardino, CA

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA -- A recognized leader in economic development, Mary Jane Olhasso (top right photo)  has been named to the role of Economic Development Agency Administrator for the County of San Bernardino.

Prior to this position, Olhasso was Director of Economic Development for the City of Ontario, where she worked with city leaders to put policies in place that have generated approximately 4,000 new jobs and close to $135 million in total wages.

As Economic Development Agency Administrator, Olhasso oversees four key County departments encompassing more than 200 employees. The Agency departments include: Redevelopment, Workforce Development, Housing and Community Development and Economic Development.

With 12 years at the post of Director of Economic Development for the City of Ontario and a current position serving on the International Board of Directors for CoreNet Global, one of the most prestigious professional real estate associations, Olhasso brings an extensive knowledge of the Corporate Real Estate and workplace executive to her new role.

Contact:  Darcie Giacchetto, Spaulding Thompson & Associates, 949.278.6224