Rania Odenbaugh named TLMA Agency Director. Courtesy Photo

Rania Odenbaugh was promoted to Agency Director of the Riverside County Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) on December 26, 2024.


TLMA's departments include the Airport Land Use Commission, Aviation, Building & Safety, Code Enforcement, Planning and Transportation.


Riverside County CEO Jeff Van Wagenen announced Odenbaugh's promotion to the position previously held by Charissa Leach who is transitioning full-time to Assistant County Executive Officer for Public Works & Community Services. Leach previously held both the TLMA Agency Director role along with her duties overseeing the Public Works and Community Services departments.


"Rania

brings her experience working with TLMA, the Executive Office, and Eastern Municipal Water District, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of success to this position. I am confident that she will build on the good work being done at TLMA and lead the agency to new heights," Van Wagenen wrote in his announcement. "Please join me in congratulating both Charissa and Rania on their new roles. We all look forward to seeing the positive impact their leadership will bring to our organization and the communities we serve."


Odenbaugh

joined TLMA in April 2023 as Assistant TLMA Director and moved into the role of Managing Director while also serving as interim Code Enforcement Director.


Before joining TLMA, Odenbaugh held the positions of Deputy County Executive Officer and Director of Constituent Services with the County's Executive Office. Prior to working with Riverside County, she was an Engineering Manager with Eastern Municipal Water District and an Assistant Project Manager at Webb and Associates. Her background includes engineering, budgeting, capital improvement planning, grants administration, land use, policy development and water resources planning.