The Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA) is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing and promoting the economic vitality and community spirit of Old Monterey. A certified member of the National Main Street program since 1992, the OMBA produces an online downtown dining guide, event listing and business directory, as well as organizes and supports multiple events throughout the year and works to preserve the historical assets within the downtown that both locals and visitors can enjoy to celebrate Monterey's rich and exciting past.
We strive to enhance and promote the economic vitality and community spirit of Old Monterey, as well as maintaining the Downtown as a unique retail, entertainment, and commercial center for both residents and visitors of Old Monterey.
OMBA Board of Directors
| President Michele Pearce, See Monterey |
Treasurer |
| Vice President Lauren Cohen, MY Museum |
Secretary Barbara Burke, Middlebury Institute of International Studies |
| City Liaison Christy Sabdo, City of Monterey |
Members at Large
| Jerry Anderson, Ventana Asset Management | Sahin Gunsel, U.S. Bank |
| John Culcasi, Rosine's Restaurant | Carolyn B. Harris, Attorney at Law |
| Ryan Lama, East Village Cafe | Ryan McCormick, Neighborhood Representative |
| Brittani Reid-Bristol, Nacho Bizness | LisAnne Sawhney, The Whisky Club |
| Ed Smith, City Council | Melissa Thoeny, Springboard |
| Franco Vasquez, Portola Hotel & Spa | |
OMBA Staff
Executive Director
Peter Cofresi
[email protected]
Ph: 831-655-8070
Old Monterey Marketplace & Farmers Market Coordinator
Ray Headley
[email protected]
Ph: 831-655-2607
OMBA
98 Del Monte Avenue, Suite 201
Monterey, CA 93940
Membership Meetings
The OMBA Board of Directors Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm to 4:30pm at the OMBA office.