People on the Move

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 …

Menifee Mayor Ricky Estrada has returned to the city after serving a six-month overseas military assignment. “It is great to be back home and in our beautiful country,” said Estrada, a U.S Air Force reservist, in a statement on the city’s website. “It’s important I thank all of you who …

Charles Berry has been named Colton’s assistant city manager. Formerly the city’s electric utility director, Berry began his new job in April, according to a statement on the city’s website. Berry was Lompoc’s utility director before joining Colton. He also held several management positions with the Imperial Irrigation District and …

Redlands Police Chief Rachel Tolber has received the Gary P. Hayes Award, which is presented by the Police Executive Research Forum to mid-career law enforcement executives who have shown outstanding leadership and innovation skills. Appointed as chief in 2023, Tolber received the annual award April 16 during the research forum’s …