Monterrey Country Council
This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication
between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.
Monterrey OSAC Chapter

The Monterrey OSAC Chapter would like to welcome all current and prospective members to our new website. Please check back frequently for news, announcements, and upcoming events. Feel free to contact us with any suggestions or recommendations for future events.
If you have any questions regarding the Monterrey OSAC Chapter, please contact Regional Security Officer Mike Murphy, murphyma@state.gov, OSAC Coordinator Liz Battaglia at battagliaep@state.gov or Carlos Ordóñez, AmCham-Monterrey, cordonez@amcham.org.mx.
Note: Certain portions of the website will be password protected as deemed necessary by the Regional Security Officer. OSAC constituents must contact their Corporate Security main office to request a password.
Our next event is expected to be in October 2010.
Please contact us for additional details and location:
Carlos Ordóñez
AmCham-Monterrey
Tel. (81) 8114-2000 Ext. 150
cordonez@amcham.org.mx
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