Bradly Broadwell has been appointed as economic development director for Orange County.

As economic development director, Broadwell will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies to enhance the economic well-being of Orange County. He will also oversee the Visitor’s Bureau and Arts Commission.

Broadwell comes to Orange County from Dorchester County, Md., where he served as the director of economic development. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Broadwell will begin work on May 19.