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Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Joyce E. Watterman, council president of Jersey City, New Jersey. Public career highlights and education: I have a Master
Florida – Pembroke Pines voters have elected Commissioner Angelo Castillo to serve as the city’s first new mayor in two decades. Castillo has served on the City Commission since 2004.
Virginia – The Portsmouth City Council has approved Steven Carter as city manager. The U.S. Air Force veteran has served as chief information officer for Albany, Georgia, and Dougherty County in southwestern Georgia.
Pennsylvania – Patrick Jones, Ph.D., has been named president of Bucks County Community College, effective July 1. He is currently serving as chancellor of Penn State University’s Schuylkill campus. Jones will take over the post following the resignation of Felicia Ganther in December.
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Arkansas – The Texarkana Arkansas Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Lloyd Jackson superintendent of the Texarkana Arkansas School District (TASD). Dr. Jackson brings more than two decades of administrative experience to the role. He previously served as associate vice chancellor of
Wisconsin – James Beeby, Ph.D., has been named chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. He is the university’s 11th leader. Beeby is currently provost and vice president for academic affairs at Keene State College in New Hampshire. Previously, Beeby served as dean of
Virginia – Owen Snyder is the new assistant town manager for the city of Leesburg. He will serve as the town’s chief financial officer and finance director and provide management oversight of the Human Resources and Information Technology Departments. Snyder’s first day will be April