Bill Bartels

CAMARILLO, CA - Public policy leader Bill Bartels has been named the Ventura County Film Commission’s interim film liaison, announced Bruce Stenslie, president/CEO of the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County, which oversees the county’s film commission. The dedicated liaison position was established in 2013 as an investment in economic growth, by securing an increase in film industry spending, local job retention and creation, and increased positive exposure of Ventura County through film media.

In his new role, Bartels will promote Ventura County as a film industry destination and facilitate communication between industry and location representatives to create well-managed film activity throughout the region.

He will be the point of contact for the film industry, help identify and access film-friendly locations, develop the county’s film infrastructure and partnerships, and market the county to the film industry and media.

“Working with the city of Fillmore, Bill actively promoted the Santa Clara River Valley as a filming destination, so he’s well-versed in the permitting required for filming here and the benefits of shooting here rather than in Los Angeles or in other regions near and far courting the film industry. He also understands the positive economic impact filming brings to our county in terms of jobs and revenue,” said Stenslie, president/CEO of EDC-VC.

Bartels is the principal in a diversified farming, management and organizational development company and an advisor with EDC-VC’s Small Business Development Center. A fourth-generation Ventura County farmer, he spent 17 years with the city of Fillmore in various roles, concluding his tenure as deputy city manager. Bartels also served on the Ventura County Planning Commission for 12 years.

EDC-VC is a private, nonprofit organization that serves as a business-to-government liaison to assist businesses in Ventura County by offering programs that enhance the economic vitality of the region. For more information about the Small Business Development Center and loan, manufacturing outreach and international trade programs, contact Bruce Stenslie at 805-384-1800 ext. 24, or bruce.stenslie@edc-vc.com. Visit www.edc-vc.com, and the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County on Facebook, Twitter (@edc_vc) and LinkedIn.