Two Dallas city executives follow new city manager to Austin
Both worked under T.C. Broadnax, the former Dallas city manager who recently took over the same role in the Texas capital
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Southport, North Carolina, appoints city manager
North Carolina – The Southport Board of Aldermen voted Stuart James Turille Jr. to be city manager. Turille previously served as county administrator with Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He brings more than 20 years of experience in public administration to the position.
Lake City, Florida, hires city manager
Florida – Lake City has hired Don Rosenthal as city manager. Rosenthal previously served as assistant county administrator for Pasco County, director of Office of Buildings for Atlanta and building and safety manager for Reno.
TCU names vice chancellor of marketing, communication
Texas – Texas Christian University has appointed Merianne Kimmel Roth as vice chancellor of marketing and communication. Roth has been the associate vice chancellor since 2019. Prior to TCU, Roth held leadership positions at JPS Health Network, RadioShack and Visit Fort Worth, among other key strategic marketing and communication roles.
Cal State Fullerton president appointed
California – The California State University Board of Trustees appointed Ronald S. Rochon president of CSU Fullerton on May 22. Rochon is the current president of the University of Southern Indiana. He will officially assume his duties July 22.
Easton, Pennsylvania, names director of planning, codes
Pennsylvania – The city of Easton has chosen Dwayne Tillman as director of planning and codes. He had been serving as acting director. Tillman has been with the city since 2015, beginning as a general inspector and progressing to the head inspector.
Louisville, Kentucky, appoints Parks and Rec director
Kentucky – Michelle King has been hired as the city of Louisville’s executive director of the Department of Parks and Recreation. King has worked with the Louisville Metro government for two decades. She most recently served as assistant director of the Louisville Metro Air Pollution
Salem, Oregon, elects mayor
Oregon – Julie Hoy has been officially voted mayor of Salem. Hoy will replace outgoing Mayor Chris Hoy. She currently serves as Ward 6’s city councilor.
Local governments ‘solve issues that directly impact people’s lives,’ Colorado county manager says
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity, and experience. This week’s profile is Noel Bernal, county manager of Adams County, Colorado, which includes parts of Denver. Public career highlights and education: My
Port NOLA appoints acting president, CEO
Louisiana – Ronald J. Wendel Jr. has been appointed acting president and CEO of Port NOLA and acting CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad. Wendel currently serves as the port’s executive vice president and chief financial officer. He will replace Brandy Christian in
