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South Carolina names Transportation Secretary

South Carolina – Justin Powell was sworn in April 9 as secretary of transportation for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Powell will manage SCDOT’s daily operations and lead strategic initiatives. He most recently served as chief operation officer at SCDOT. He replaced Christy
April 15, 2024

Maryville, Missouri, mayor pro tem sworn in

Missouri – The Maryville City Council swore in Dannen Merrill as mayor pro tem after his re-election victory. Merril has been serving as the city’s mayor pro tem for the past two years.
April 12, 2024

Rehoboth, Delaware, appoints city manager

Delaware – Rehoboth City Commissioners unanimously elected Taylor Tedder city manager. Tedder currently serves as city manager for Boulder City, Nevada. He will take over the role May 15.
April 12, 2024

Port of South Louisiana names chief of staff

Louisiana – The port of South Louisiana has promoted Tamara Kennedy as chief of staff . She has served for the past decade as the port’s director of human resources. Kennedy will oversee human resources, executive team efficiency and performance and will be a staff
April 12, 2024

Grand Junction names interim city manager

Colorado – Grand Junction’s City Council unanimously selected Andrea Phillips as interim city manager. Phillips is the former town manager for Pagosa Springs. She began her tenure April 6.
April 11, 2024

Maryland county names Parks and Rec director

Maryland – The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has appointed Bob Branham director of the Department of Parks & Recreation. He officially assumed office March 25, 2024. Branham has 30 years of experience in the field of parks and recreation at the federal, state
April 11, 2024

Philadelphia appoints chief information officer

Pennsylvania – Melissa Scott has been appointed chief information officer for the city of Philadelphia. Scott brings nearly a decade of experience working with Philadelphia IT to the role, previously serving as the city’s IT director, IT program manager and senior IT project manager.
April 11, 2024
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