Tag Archives: People on the Move

Ray Gayk has been named Ontario’s fire chief. A 21-year veteran of the Ontario Fire Department, Gayk’s appointment was made official during a city council meeting on December 18th, according to a statement on the city’s website. Gayk was senior deputy fire chief prior to his promotion. He has held …

Former Yucca Valley Mayor Dawn Rowe has been chosen to fill a vacant seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Rowe was appointed unanimously Tuesday to replace Supervisor James Ramos, who represented the third district, according to a statement. Ramos was elected to the state Assembly in November. …

Edward Enriquez has been named Riverside’s chief financial officer-treasurer. A 16-year employee of municipal governments and special districts, Enriquez held that position temporarily for several months before being given the job permanently, according to a statement on the city’s website. Enriquez began working in Riverside in 2012 as assistant controller …

Geoff Kors is Palm Springs’ new Mayor pro tem. Kors was appointed Wednesday to a one-year term, succeeding Councilman J.R.Roberts, according to a statement on the city’s website. Kors was elected to the council three years ago. He has served as executive director of Equality California, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit …

Stephanie Vargas has been named Apple Valley’s employee of the month for the third quarter. A member of the town’s public works department, Vargas helps with irrigation issues and special events, in addition to performing her regular tasks, according to a statement on the city’s website. “Stephanie has shown dedication …

Hardy Brown II has been president of the San Bernardino County Board of Education. Brown, who was reelected last month for a four-year term, was made president Monday by a unanimous vote of his fellow board members, according to a statement. He was sworn in along with new board members …