People on the Move

Keith Thomas has been promoted to Stater Bros.’ executive vice president of retail operations. Thomas, who began working for Stater Bros. as a courtesy clerk in 1981, will oversee retail operations at all of the company’s stores, according to a statement. He progressed through several store and supervisor positions, including …

Attorney John Brown, a partner with Best, Best & Krieger Riverside, was recently named the 2019 Ronald M. George Public Lawyer of the Year by the California Lawyers Association’s Public Law Section. The award, presented by California Supreme Court Justice Joshua Groban, is given to an attorney who has shown …

Heather Dyer has been named general manager of the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. A district employee since 2014, Dyer was named to the position at a recent board meeting following a statewide search, according to a statement. She replaces Douglas D. Headrick, who is leaving after 10 years …

Jabez Vargas, a grounds maintenance supervisor in Apple Valley, has been named the town’s fourth quarter employee of the month. An Apple Valley employee since 2001, Jabez has had multiple jobs in the grounds and wastewater divisions,  including maintaining sewers, inspecting closed circuit televisions and operating Apple Valley’s first street …

Tom DeSantis has stepped down as Moreno Valley’s city manager. DeSantis, who is retiring after working in local city government for nearly 30 years, was hired by Moreno Valley in 2011, according to a statement on the city’s website. He was the city’s human resources director, administrative services director and …

Bruce R. Baron, chancellor of the San Bernardino County Community College District for the past eight years, is retiring. Jose Torres, the district’s executive vice chancellor and chief financial officer, will serve as interim chancellor while the board begins a nationwide search for Baron’s successor, according to a statement. “It …