Tag Archives: People on the Move

Wayne Nastri has been named executive officer of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Nastri, who has worked for a number of environmental agencies during the past three decades, has served as the district’s interim executive director since April, according to a district statement. “I am honored to be …

Patrick Thomas has been appointed Temecula’s interim public works director. Thomas, who began work Monday, has held administrative positions with several cities, including public works director in Carlsbad and city engineer/deputy public works director in Newport Beach, according to a statement. He also held similar positions in Murrieta and Escondido. …

Elizabeth Sanchez-Monville has been named to Riverside’s board of public utilities. A Riverside native and 32-year resident, Sanchez-Monville has spent 17 years working in legislative affairs, including time as a legislative aide for the U.S. House of Representatives and an assistant to former Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge, according to a …

Chino Mayor Dennis Yates will light the city’s Christmas tree Tuesday one last time. This year’s tree-lighting ceremony, scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Tuesday at city hall, will be preceded by a reception for Yates, according to a statement. Yates, who is stepping down when his term expires later …

Miguel Santana, city administrative officer with the city of Los Angeles, has been named president and chief executive officer of the Los Angeles County Fair Association. Santana, who helped bring Los Angeles back from the financial brink in the aftermath of the Great Recession, will take over Jan. 17, according …

Capt. Shelly Vander Veen has been named Claremont’s chief of police. Vander Veen, a Chino native, took over as the city’s top law enforcement official Wednesday, according to a statement on the city’s website. A 23-year department veteran, Vander Veen is replacing Chief Paul Cooper, who is retiring. Vander Veen …