People on the Move

Art Svenson, a constitutional law professor at the University of Redlands, has been honored by the American Political Science Association with its 2019 Distinguished Teaching Award. A faculty member for 38 years, Svenson was nominated by 60 former and current students, several of whom described his teaching as “transformational” and …

Larry Gonzalez will serve as Riverside’s interim chief of police when Chief Sergio Diaz retires Sept. 15. “Chief Diaz has demonstrated tremendous leadership of the Riverside Police Department during the past nine years,” City Manager Al Zelinka said. “Larry Gonzalez is the right person to continue that strong leadership while …

Veronica Kelley, director of San Bernardino County’s Department of Behavioral Health, has been named to the state No Place Like Home Program advisory committee, which advises Gov. Gavin Newsom on statewide homeless issues. Kelley, who was appointed by Newsom, is the only committee member from a behavioral health department, according …

Jaime Alonso has been named executive director of GRID Alternatives Inland Empire, a nonprofit agency that makes renewable energy technology and job training available in underprivileged communities. A Coachella Valley native who grew up in a trailer park in unincorporated Riverside County, Alonso graduated from UCLA in 2005 and began …

Kathleen J. Tiegs, a board member with the Cucamonga Valley Water District, has been named to the California Special Districts Association board of directors for the 2020-2022 term. Special districts are an important part of local government and provide public services, including water, sewer, and fire, to communities throughout the …

Christopher Scheel has been name general manager of Glen Ivy Hot Springs, the popular wellness destination in Corona. Scheel has more than 28 years experience in hospitality, food and beverage and spa and hotel management, having worked for national hotel and restaurant chains for 28 years, according to a statement. …