CAMARILLO, Calif.— Fillmore councilmember Patti Walker was installed as chair of the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County’s board of directors at the organization’s 14th Annual Meeting on Jan. 20. Jim Scanlon, CEO of Scanlon, Guerra, Burke Insurance Brokers in Woodland Hills, was installed as vice chair.

“As business leaders and involved community volunteers, both Patti and Jim understand the rewards and challenges small businesses face, and how organizations like EDC-VC are vital to small business success in our community,” said Bruce Stenslie, president/CEO of EDC-VC.

A 16-year Fillmore resident, Walker has been a member of the Fillmore City Council since 2006, and also served on the council from 2000-2004. Walker has been self-employed for 23 years as a paralegal specializing in insurance subrogation and civil litigation. She is president of the Heritage Valley Tourism Bureau and Fillmore Friends of the Library. Walker is also actively involved in the Soroptimist International Fillmore Club.

Scanlon is the chairman and chief executive officer of Scanlon, Guerra, Burke Insurance Brokers, a family business he has grown to more than $100 million in sales. Scanlon serves as chairman of the Young Insurance Professionals of San Fernando Valley, director of the Insurance Brokers Association of San Fernando Valley and is on the board of regents for Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula.

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, loan programs, the Manufacturing Outreach Program, Global Entrepreneur Training in Trade (G.E.T. Trade) program, or other services available to small businesses through EDC-VC, contact Bruce Stenslie at 805-384-1800 ext. 21 or bruce.stenslie@edc-vc.com. Or visit www.edc-vc.com.