Cindy Gompper-Graves is the chief executive officer for the South County Economic Development Council where she leads the South County in economic efforts. She was appointed in December 2003 as the first full-time Executive Director of the organization.

Prior to joining the South County Economic Development Council Gompper-Graves was the manager of the Trade and Business Development Office with the County of San Diego where she lead the County’s economic development and business assistance efforts. Ms. Gompper-Graves was appointed to head the newly created Office of Trade and Business Development on March 17, 1995 with a goal to improve the region’s economic prosperity.

Ms. Gompper-Graves was the County’s first Public Outreach Coordinator and has led building permit issuance for North County. Additionally she has a variety of broadcast and marketing experience gained during her nine-year career with several radio stations.