Tag Archives: People on the Move

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 …

Shanthi Srinivas has been appointed interim dean of Cal State San Bernardino’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration. A professor emerita with more than 30 years in higher education, Srinivas replaces Lawrence C. Rose, who retired in July after serving as dean for 10 years, according to …

Ernie Reyna has been named Perris’ deputy city manager. Reyna, who worked in local government for 23 years, joined the city nearly two years ago as its finance director, according to a statement on the city’s website. He began his new position last month. “I am pleased to announce that …