People on the Move

UC Riverside Chancellor Kim Wilcox has announced his retirement. In a letter to the university’s students, faculty and staff, Wilcox said he will step down at the end of the 2024-’25 academic year after nearly 12 years leading the university. “As chancellor, it has been my privilege to champion UC …

Stephen Patchan is Riverside’s new deputy director of community and economic development. Patchan, who has more than 20 years of planning and economic development experience in the public and private sector, began work Sept. 13, according to a statement on the the city’s website. Most recently, Patchan worked for Mark …

Cory Cisneros has been promoted to chief by the Barstow Fire Protection District. A member of the fire service for 28 years, Cisneros was most recently battalion chief before being selected to lead the district, according to a statement on the city’s website. Cisneros has also been an explorer, paid-call …

Rebekah Kramer has been appointed Menifee’s deputy city manager. Kramer, who has 25 years of management experience in the public and private sectors, has been assistant to the city manager for the past three years, according to a statement on the city’s website. Before working in Menifee, Kramer was assistant …

David A. Garcia has been named general manager of Riverside Public Utilities, after holding that position on an interim basis since April. Garcia has 30 years of experience in the water industry, including a stint as RPU’s assistant general manager for water delivery, according to a statement on the city’s …

Phil Hawkins has been appointed chief executive officer of the California Association of Realtors. Hawkins is currently chief executive officer of the Pacific West Association of REALTORS, one of the largest regional real estate associations in California, according to a statement on CAR’s website. He was selected to lead the …