Tag Archives: People on the Move

Donesia Gause has been named Riverside’s city clerk. A 21-year municipal government employee, Gause was most recently city clerk in Carson, an elected position, according to a statement on Riverside’s website. Gause, who has also worked for the cities of Long Beach, Baldwin Park, Compton and Newport Beach, specializes in …

Jason Simpson has taken over as Lake Elsinore’s city manager. Formerly assistant city manager, Simpson assumed the city’s top administrative position last month, according to a statement on the city’s website. Simpson was appointed to the position in January, after then-City Manager Grant Yates announced his retirement. “Mr. Simpson has …

Dr. Geoffrey Leung has been named Riverside County’s health officer. Leung replaces Dr. Cameron Kaiser, who was removed last week by county Chief Executive Officer Jeff Van Wagenen, according to a statement on the county’s website. No explanation for Kaiser’s dismissal was given. Leung has been an “integral member” of  …

Omnitrans, San Bernardino County’s largest public transit agency, recently honored six coach operators for their outstanding safety records.  Gloria Bell, Laura Bronson, Darnell Frierson, Semira Hussien, James Plascencia, and Juan Sipres all became official members of the Million Mile Club, according to a statement on the agency’s website. That club …

Corwin Porter is stepping down as San Bernardino County’s public health director. A 32-year county employee, Porter’s retirement is effective Saturday, according to a statement on the county’s website.  Andrew Goldfrach, chief operating officer at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and a coordinator of the county’s COVD-19 vaccination program, will serve …

Jane Olvera has been named to Citizens Business Bank’s board of directors. Olvera, the 10th board member, was also named a bank director, according to a statement on the bank’s website. “We are very pleased to have Jane Olvera join our Board of Directors,” said Raymond V. O’Brien III, chairman …