People on the Move

Joi Spencer has been named dean of UC Riverside’s School of  Education. Currently a mathematics professor at the University of San Diego, Spencer is scheduled to start at UC Riverside Jan. 1 of next year, according to a statement. During her 16 years on the San Diego campus, Spencer has …

Palm Springs City Manager Justin Clifton has announced his resignation. Clifton will step down Sept. 16 after 15 months on the job, according to a statement on the city’s website. “I feel good about the work we have done together,” Clifton said in the statement. “There are numerous important initiatives …

Mark Long has been named dean of UC Riverside’s school of public policy. A professor in the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance in Seattle and an adjunct professor of economics at the University of Washington, Long will be the public policy school’s second dean, according to a statement …

Linda Reich has been named Chino’s city manager. A Chino employee for 20 years, Reich was approved unanimously by the city council and is scheduled to begin Aug. 8, according a statement on the city’s website. “[Linda] has a wealth of knowledge about the community, stakeholder groups, businesses, and staff …

Wendell Bugtai has been named Perris’ assistant city manager. Bugtai has more than 20 years of experience in local government, having worked in planning, project management and community development, according to a statement on the city’s website. Bugtai began working in Riverside County in 2007, holding several positions in its …

Two members of the Chaffey Community College District Governing Board have begun four-year terms. Kathleen Brugger, board clerk and board member Deana Olivares-Lambert were sworn in recently, having run unopposed in the June 7 primary election, according to a statement. “As we emerge from the pandemic, Chaffey College will play a …