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Brian T. Mauntel has been named president of Citizens Business Bank. A banking executive for nearly 30 years with an emphasis on commercial and business lending, Mauntel will oversee the Ontario-based bank’s specialty lending groups and 57 financial centers, according to a statement on the bank’s website. He is scheduled …

Nicole Freeman has been named Chino Hills’ public information officer. A Chino Hills native, Freeman will be the city’s primary media liaison and will represent it at community events and meetings, according to a statement on the city’s website. “Nicole knows the city well and will be a great addition …

Robert Newman has been named Corona’s chief of police A 25-year veteran of the department, Newman has replaced George Johnstone, who retired last year after two years on the job, according to a statement on the city’s website. Newman has held multiple assignments with the department, including officer, detective, supervisor …

Donesia Gause has been named Riverside’s city clerk. A 21-year municipal government employee, Gause was most recently city clerk in Carson, an elected position, according to a statement on Riverside’s website. Gause, who has also worked for the cities of Long Beach, Baldwin Park, Compton and Newport Beach, specializes in …

Jason Simpson has taken over as Lake Elsinore’s city manager. Formerly assistant city manager, Simpson assumed the city’s top administrative position last month, according to a statement on the city’s website. Simpson was appointed to the position in January, after then-City Manager Grant Yates announced his retirement. “Mr. Simpson has …

Dr. Geoffrey Leung has been named Riverside County’s health officer. Leung replaces Dr. Cameron Kaiser, who was removed last week by county Chief Executive Officer Jeff Van Wagenen, according to a statement on the county’s website. No explanation for Kaiser’s dismissal was given. Leung has been an “integral member” of  …