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 …
Read More »Baron to step down as chancellor
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 …
Read More »Cappell joins OIA’s executive staff
Dan Cappell, a 29-year veteran of the international aviation industry, has been named chief commercial officer at Ontario International Airport. A native of the United Kingdom, Cappell has worked with John Wayne Airport in Orange County, and with airports in Charlotte, N.C, Baltimore, Denver and Phoenix, according to a statement. …
Read More »Brown put in charge of Riverside County park
Kyla Brown has been named director of Riverside County’s Regional Park and Open Space District. Brown, who has been the district’s assistant director for the past nine years, will replace Scott Bangle, who is scheduled to retire Dec. 19, according to a statement on the city’s website. “Beautiful parks and …
Read More »Omnitrans names top employee for third quarter
Kimberly Perkins has been named Omnitrans’ top employee for the third quarter. A senior fleet safety and training instructor with the San Bernardino transit agency, Perkins has taught drivers for 14 years and provided the best possible training during that time, according to a statement on the city’s website. Perkins maintained her …
Read More »Riverside names homeless services manager
Hafsa Kaka has been named Riverside’s homeless services manager. Kaka, who most recently was in charge of Santa Ana’s efforts to end homelessness, began her new position Nov. 15, according to a statement. With Kaka in charge, Orange County’s second-largest city developed a 200-bed shelter in 28 days, from which …
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