People on the Move

Three Omnitrans employees have been named the transit agency’s top employees for the second quarter of this year. Coach Operator Manuel Acosta, Dispatch Supervisor Christina Gaeta and Mechanic Sergio Villasenor were cited for providing outstanding service by San Bernardino County’s largest public transit agency. Acosta, a 20-year Omnitrans employee, was …

Robert Martin has stepped down as tribal chairman of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. Martin, who has held various leadership positions with the tribe dung the past 30 years, retired July 1 rather than seek reelection, according to multiple reports. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my journey as I worked …

Leah Nazaroff has been named the Monte Vista Water District’s 2020 employee of the year. An accounting supervisor, Nazaroff began working for the district five years ago as an accountant before being promoted recently to her current position, according to a statement in the district’s website. Azaroff plans and coordinates …

Phaedra Norton has been named Riverside’s city attorney. Currently city attorney in Merced, Norton will oversee a staff of 39 people, including 18 attorneys, who provide legal service to Riverside, according to a statement on the city’s website. She is scheduled to take office on July 20. “As a growing …

Denise Gonzales has been named booking director at Toyota Arena. Gonzales, who began June 21, fills a new position, one created so one person could focus exclusively on booking concerts and other events at the Ontario venue, according to a statement. “We are pleased to welcome Denise and look forward …

Daryle Williams will be UC Riverside’s next dean of the college of humanities, arts, and social sciences. Williams is scheduled to begin his new job Sept. 1, according to a statement on the university’s website. He is currently associate dean for faculty affairs in the college of arts and humanities at …