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 a local dining guide, monthly Commercial Space listings, and a Path of History brochure that guides both locals and visitors through a celebration of Monterey's 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, Monterey Marriott |
Treasurer Shareef Fahmy, Portola Hotel & Spa |
| Vice President Lauren Cohen, MY Museum |
Secretary Barbara Burke, Middlebury Institute of International Studies |
| Legal Council Anthony Davi, Davi Law Group |
City Liaison Chris Schmidt, City of Monterey |
Members at Large
| Bill McCrone | Brittani Reid-Bristol, Grace Lifestyle Boutique |
| Carolyn B. Harris, Carolyn B. Harris Attorney-at-Law | Diego Quevedo, SmileLABS of Monterey Bay |
| Ed Smith, Council Member | Frank Sollecito, OMF Representative |
| Jean O'Brien, Old Monterey Book Co. | Jerry Anderson, Ventana Asset Management |
| Lori Lochtfeld, Golden State Theatre | Mary Lou Cortright, Venture Art Gallery |
| Melissa Thoeny, Springboard | Ryan McCormick, Neighborhood Representative |
| Salah Laasri, Coastal Home Furniture Gallery | Tina Terrell, Monterey Hotel |
| Woody Kelley, Union Bank |
OMBA Staff
Executive Director
Rick Johnson
[email protected]
Ph: 831-655-8070
Fx: 831-655-8072
Assistant Executive Director
Peter Cofresi
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Ph: 831-655-8070
Fx: 831-655-8072
Market Place/Special Events Director
Ray Headley
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Ph: 831-655-2607
Fx: 831-655-8072
Project Manager
Elanstrand Pefok
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Ph: 831-655-2607
Fx: 831-655-8072
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 8:30am to 9:30am at the OMBA office.
