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Mark Muenzer has been named Cathedral City’s economic and community development director. Muenzer, who has 25 years experience as a department head and development director, will be in charge of planning, building and safety, code compliance, and economic development, according to a statement on the city’s website. During his career, …

David Gutierrez has been named Menifee’s police chief. A 24-year law enforcement veteran, Gutierrez has worked for the Menifee Police Department since 2019, and has been its acting chief since February, according to a statement on the city’s website. While a captain, Gutierrez served in the Investigations and Operations divisions. …

Travis Smith will be UC Riverside’s next vice chancellor for development and alumni engagement. Smith, who is now the University of Minnesota Foundation’s vice president for central development, must still be confirmed by the UC Riverside Foundation board, according to a statement on UC Riverside’s website. He will also become …

Nathan Mustafa has been named Riverside’s director of public works. A Riverside employee for 13 years, Mustafa will oversee several areas, including streets, traffic, trash and recycling, parking, and tree trimming, according to a statement on the city’s website. Mustafa been interim public works director for the past five months. …

David Gardner has been named president and chief executive officer of Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. in Ontario. Gardner replaces Hiroshi Kaho, who was promoted to executive officer, executive vice president, and chief human resources officer for Ajinomoto Co., Ajinomoto Foods’ Tokyo-based parent company, according to a statement. “Dave is …

Laurel Reimer has been named Riverside’s city planner. Reimer, who began work May 8, is in charge of current and advance planning, planning information, and historic preservation, according to a statement on the city’s website. “The Community and Economic Development Department is excited to welcome Laurel Reimer to our high-performing …