Marissa Sanchez has been named Ontario International Airport’s chief capital development officer. Sanchez will oversee planning, design and construction at the airport, according to a statement on the airport’s website. Most recently, Sanchez spent 11 years working for the city of Dallas, where she was assistant director of infrastructure and …
Read More »McKinster named head of RFD
Steve McKinster has been named Riverside’s fire chief. A veteran of 29 years in fire service and 25 years with the Riverside Fire Department, McKinster is currently the department’s deputy fire chief, according to a statement on the city’s website. He is scheduled to take over as chief Oct. 10. …
Read More »Whiteside stepping down as AV’s animal services director
Gina Whiteside is retiring as Apple Valley’s director of animal services. Whiteside will be replaced by Adriana Atteberry, the town’s animal services supervisor, according to a statement on the town’s website. “I’m excited to begin a new chapter in my life and look forward to staying active in my hometown,” …
Read More »Wilcox to retire as UC chancellor
UC Riverside Chancellor Kim Wilcox has announced his retirement. In a letter to the university’s students, faculty and staff, Wilcox said he will step down at the end of the 2024-’25 academic year after nearly 12 years leading the university. “As chancellor, it has been my privilege to champion UC …
Read More »Patchan joins Riverside’s Community and Economic Development
Stephen Patchan is Riverside’s new deputy director of community and economic development. Patchan, who has more than 20 years of planning and economic development experience in the public and private sector, began work Sept. 13, according to a statement on the the city’s website. Most recently, Patchan worked for Mark …
Read More »Cisneros to lead Barstow FD
Cory Cisneros has been promoted to chief by the Barstow Fire Protection District. A member of the fire service for 28 years, Cisneros was most recently battalion chief before being selected to lead the district, according to a statement on the city’s website. Cisneros has also been an explorer, paid-call …
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