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California – The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (L.A. Metro) has appointed Darcy Buryniuk chief program management officer. Buryniuk brings more than 35 years of experience leading global design and transit projects, including the Tapipei Metro Orange and Blue lines, the North-South railway project

Nebraska – Troy Dannen has been selected as the University of Nebraska’s director of athletics. Dannen currently serves as director of athletics at the University of Washington. Previously, he was athletics director at Tulane and the University of Northern Iowa. He will replace Trev Alberts. 

Washington – The Kennewick City Council unanimously voted for Erin Erdman as city manager. Erdman is currently the city manager for the city of Battle Ground in the Vancouver metro area. She will begin her new role within 45 days.  

Texas – Thomas Jones Jr. will serve a two-year term as a port commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority. Jones has served as chairman, president and director on many community boards. Jones began his tenure March 22. 

California – The Los Angeles City Council appointed Richard Katz to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners. Katz has led a 44-year career of public service, including 16 years in the State Assembly. He served as a member of the California State Water Resources Control

Vermont – The Newport City Council has elected Chris Vachon president. Vachon will assume mayoral duties in the absence of Mayor Linda Joy Sullivan. He will take over outgoing Councilmember John Wilson’s seat. 

Pennsylvania – Jamil Bey, Ph.D., will take over as the acting director for the Pittsburgh Department of City Planning on April 8. Bey previously served as a member of the land bank board and currently holds a seat on the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory

North Carolina – Martin Community College (MCC) has named Tabitha Miller, Ph.D., as president. Miller is currently MCC’s vice president and chief academic officer. She previously served 11 years at Pitt Community College. She will take over her role May 1.