Tomas Morales, president of Cal State San Bernardino, has been named the recipient of the Larry Sharp Inland Empire Leadership Award for 2023. The award, presented by the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, “recognizes individuals who go above and beyond their work in their profession and also display strong leadership in …
Read More »Windom-Hurd is RivCo’s new director of child support services
Nicole Windom-Hurd has been promoted to Riverside County’s director of child support services. A county employee for 23 years, Windom-Heard has been assistant director for child support since 2018, according to a statement on the county’s website. She replaces Kim Britt, who was recently promoted to assistant county executive officer …
Read More »Olson joins Palms Springs’ economic development
Wayne Olson is now Palm Springs’ chief economic development officer. Olson took over Jan. 2 after stepping down as Palm Desert’s senior development manager for economic development, according to a statement. While in Palm Desert, led the effort to obtain $90 million in state funding to help Cal State San …
Read More »Gerken sworn in as Ontario fire chief
Ontario has a new fire chief. Michael Gerken recently replaced Ray Gayk, who retired, according to a statement on the city’s website. Gerken who has spent nearly three decades in fire service, is Ontario’s 33rd fire chief. He was most recently the city deputy fire chief, where he was in …
Read More »Barnard appointed Mayor Pro Tem
Cheylynda Barnard has been named Moreno Valley’s Mayor Pro Tem. Barnard, who represents the council’s fourth district, was approved unanimously last month by her fellow council members, according to a statement on the city’s website. An 18-year Moreno Valley resident, Barnard was elected to the council in November 2022. She …
Read More »Duarte to lead SB County’s veterans affairs office
Ralph Duarte has been named San Bernardino County’s veterans affairs director. A former sergeant, Duarte has more than five years service with the U.S. Army and California Army National Guard, including tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a statement on the county’s website. For the past 10 …
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