Tag Archives: People on the Move

Laura Hope has been named Chaffey College’s acting associate superintendent of instruction and institutional effectiveness. Hope, who began her new position Jan. 16, oversees the school’s educational programs and services while managing more than 1,000 full and part-time faculty members, according to a statement. “Laura Hope brings a wealth of …

David Welch is Riverside’s community and economic development director, a position he has held on an interim basis for the past six months. A Riverside employee for the past seven and half years, Welch succeeds Rafael Guzman, who last year was named an assistant city manager, according to a statement. …

Lance Hastings, president of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association, will speak at the eighth annual Inland Empire Manufacturers’ Council Summit. Most recently vice president of national affairs for MillerCoors, Hastings is scheduled to be part of a panel that will discuss California industry and the state’s efforts to become …

Carlos Ayala, dean of the college of education at Cal State Sonoma, has been named chief executive officer of Growing Inland Achievement, a collaborative organization that is trying to increase the number of college graduates in the Inland Empire. “We are confident that Dr. Ayala is the best person to …

Ruben Valencia has been appointed Ontario’s mayor pro tem. A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy and a council member since 2016, Valencia was selected for the position during Thursday’s council meeting, according to a statement. He will serve a one-year term. “This is a tremendous honor to serve as mayor …

Stater Bros. has named Keith Thomas its group senior vice president-retail operations. A Stater Bros. employee for 38 years, Thomas will oversee day-to-day operations at the supermarket chain’s 172 stores, according to a statement.   He will also become a member of Stater Bros.’ executive management committee, which evaluates and …