Tag Archives: People on the Move

Andrew Marin has been named Apple Valley’s top employee for the third quarter. A fleet mechanic, Marin’s primary job is to keep the town’s service vehicles and trucks running. Marin, who began working for Apple Valley’s public service department in 2019, also fills potholes, maintains signs, inspects landscaping and runs …

Riverside City Clerk Donesia Gause has been named a certified elections/registration administrator by the Election Center, a national non-profit organization also known as the National Association of Election Officials. That designation, which Gause received last month, is one of the highest professional achievement awards given to election officials and election …

Prabash Coswatte has been promoted to the chief operating officer by Cardenas Markets. Currently the grocery store chain’s chief administrative officer, Coswatte will oversee multiple departments, including store operations, loss prevention, data integrity, maintenance, construction, and real estate, according to a statement. “Prabash has proven to be a successful member …

Katherine Fuentes has been named Cathedral City’s assistant city manager. Fuentes, Pico Rivera’s assistant city manager, was selected following a nationwide search that attracted more than 2,000 applicants, according to a statement on the city’s website. “I am excited to have Katherine Fuentes join the Cathedral City Team,” City Manager …

Joseph Mercurio has been named Omnitrans’ finance director. Mercurio will manage the transit agency’s financial team, a job that includes overseeing budgets, capital funding, audits, and accounts payable among other duties, according to a statement on the agency’s website. “Joe’s accounting expertise, positive attitude, and previous experience will be invaluable …

Melissa Desmarais has been named Palm Springs’ acting police chief. Capt. Desmarais took over Aug.19 for Bryan Reyes, who retired as chief after a 27-year career with the department, according to a statement on the city’s website. “We are fortunate to have a great leader with a proven track record …