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Christiansen named Omnitrans employee of the quarter

Stirling Christiansen has been named Omnitrnans’ outstanding employee for the quarter that ended March 31. A building maintenance mechanic, Christiansen was recognized for his response to COVID 19, according to a statement on the transit agency’s website. Once the crisis hit, Omnitrans implemented measures to protect passengers and employees, including …

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Rogers named head of Omnitrans

Erin Rogers has been named general manager and chief executive officer of Omnitrans. Rogers, who has held those titles on an interim basis since November, is the first woman appointed to lead San Bernardino County’s largest transit agency, according to a statement on the agency’s website. An Omnitrans employee since …

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Wuest to lead FirstBank Coachella Valley expansion

Jake Wuest has been named California market president by FirstBank. Wuest will oversee FirstBank’s three California locations, all of which are located in Palm Desert, according to a statement. A FirstBank employee since 2007, spent his first nine years managing branch offices in Colorado, where FirstBank started in 1963. His …

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Krouse accepts dual role with California Travel Association

Michael K. Krouse, CHME, CASE, President, and CEO of the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, has agreed to serve on the Executive Committee for California Travel Association (CalTravel) as well as a PAC Trustee for the organization. Cal Travel is the united voice of the travel and tourism industry …

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Freer named chair of CSU CABO

Douglas Freer, chief financial officer at California State San Bernardino, has been named chair of the California State University Chief Administrators/Business Officers. That group reviews issues affecting the California state system and advises its chief financial officer and senior human resources officer. Freer, who joined Cal State San Bernardino in …

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Pearson receives leadership award

La Vonda M-Pearson, Apple Valley’s director of government services, recently received the Value Based Leadership with Heart Award from the City Clerks Association of California. M-Pearson helped write the town’s resolution denouncing racial injustice and inequality. Town council members approved it earlier this month. “This was an important moment for …

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