Frank Castellon has been named Metrolink’s chief safety, security and compliance officer. Castellon has spent more than 17 years working in transit and safety systems, including senior safety specialist with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and director of safety and security with the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District (TriMet) …
Read More »Freeman joins San Bernardino
Nathan Freeman has been named San Bernardino’s director of community and economic development. Freeman began work May 16, according to a statement on the city’s website. “Nathan Freeman has extensive experience successfully negotiating major development agreements while at the same time creating opportunities for small businesses and startups,” said City …
Read More »Valbuena named tribal chairwoman
Lynn Valbuena has been elected chairwoman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. For close to 50 years Valbuena has held numerous elected and appointed positions with the tribe, including the tribe’s first housing commissioner, according to a statement on the tribe’s website. She has held several officer positions …
Read More »Barrett named executive director for Palm Springs Airport
Harry Barrett has been named executive director of Palm Springs International Airport. Barrett, who has been the city-owned airport’s interim executive director since December, was hired as the airport’s deputy director of operations and maintenance in April 2020, according to statement on the city’s website. He was appointed assistant airport …
Read More »Murray named CSUSB’s top faculty advisor
Jeremy Murray has been named Cal State San Bernardino’s outstanding faculty advisor for the 2020-2021 academic year. An associate professor of history, Murray was recognized for “his passion, commitment and dedication to student success and providing career and life guidances,” university president Tomas D. Morales saiid in a statement. The …
Read More »Riverside names Enriquez interim assistant city manager
Edward Enriquez has been named Riverside’s interim assistant city manager. His appointment, announced by City Manager Al Zelinka, went into effect April 29, according to a statement on the city’s website. Enriquez, who has worked for Riverside since 2012, will retain his titles of chief financial officer and treasurer while …
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