Oscar F. Peña, BS
General Manager
Ventura Port District
Ventura Harbor, CA

On July 1, 1999, the Port District hired Mr. Peña to fulfill the functions of the General Manager. Mr. Peña previously provided Property Management Services for the District under a fee management contract.

Over the last 15 years as General Manager, Mr. Peña has worked closely with Port District staff, Commissioners and business owners throughout the Harbor to make the harbor a more viable business enterprise and promote economic development within the harbor. Having a thorough understanding of the diverse and unique characteristics in the Harbor and how the Port District functions has been helpful in developing improved relationships with other public agencies, the private sector and tenants throughout the Harbor.

Under the direction of a five-member Board of Port Commissioners, Peña is responsible for the successful operation of the District which includes all real estate transactions, the financial planning of the District, legal and personnel matters, and public safety within the harbor.

Prior to becoming General Manager, Peña worked in the private sector for approximately 20 years, in the commercial real estate industry; specifically, with the management and leasing of commercial properties for office and retail developments, including harbor related mixed use properties.

Oscar and his wife Melissa have been married 36 years and have three daughters who enjoy outdoor activities. They have been residents of Ventura for 21 years. Oscar earned his B.S. degree in Political Science in 1981 from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.

Affiliations:

• Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau, Chair and past Board Member
• Ventura Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Committee Member