Thursday , March 28 2024
Breaking News

Tag Archives: People on the Move

Olson joins Palms Springs’ economic development

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

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

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

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 …

Read More »

Sylva, Ashley promoted by MSJC board

Brian Sylva has been named president of Mt. San Jacinto College’s board of trustees. Sylva, a Beaumont resident and the sports information director at College of the Desert in Palm Desert has been an MSJC trustee since 2020, according to a statement on the school’s website. Sylva has served on …

Read More »

Dillard joins San Bernardino County

Marcus Dillard has been named chief of San Bernardino County’s Office of Homeless Services. Dillard most recently worked at Riverside County, where he helped provide housing for more than 900 homeless individuals through that county’s Project Roomkey program and the March Veterans Village, according to a statement on San Bernardino …

Read More »