Imperial County

Imperial County, CA – The County of Imperial is pleased to announce the appointment of Eddie López as the new Deputy CEO of Communications. In this role, López will oversee the County’s internal and external communication strategies, ensuring clear, consistent, and modern messaging across all departments and platforms.

López brings over 15 years of experience in communications, marketing, and multimedia across public and private sectors. As the former Administrative Analyst and Multimedia Specialist for the Imperial County Public Health Department, he played a pivotal role in the County’s communication efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, developing campaigns, marketing strategies, and multimedia content including design, audio, web, and social media initiatives.

Most recently, López served as the Public Information Officer at the Executive Office, where he has been instrumental in modernizing and standardizing both internal and external communications across the County. He has led public relations efforts, supported numerous departments with centralized campaigns and annual events, and played a key role in revamping the County’s visual identity and communication style.

In his new role, López is eager to build upon that foundation by introducing new branding initiatives,establishing comprehensive communications policies, and developing clear procedures that strengthen transparency and accessibility for the public. He has extensive experience in government and legislative affairs and has also provided communications support to other counties during critical events, including the Borel and Eaton Fires, all while continuing to manage and support ongoing communications operations here at Imperial County during those deployments.

López holds a Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Arts from The Art Institute of California.

“I am truly honored to take on this role,” said López. “Serving the residents of Imperial County and supporting our teams in delivering clear and meaningful communication is both a privilege and a responsibility I take to heart. I look forward to building on our successes, introducing innovative strategies, and continuing to elevate how we connect with our community. I also want to thank my family for their unconditional love and support, which inspire and motivate me every day to give my best in service to our County.”

Chairman Hawk of the Imperial County Board of Supervisors added, “Eddie’s leadership, creativity, and experience make him the perfect person to guide our communications. His work has already had a lasting impact on our County, and we are excited to see his vision shape the future of how we engage with our residents.”