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Bob Cuomo – Putnam County, New York

New York – Putnam County has welcomed Bob Cuomo as director of emergency medical services. This is the second time Cuomo has held the position, previously serving from 1997 to 2018. He brings more than four decades of emergency medical service experience to the role.

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Adam Meier – University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus

Kansas – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has appointed Adam Meier chief nursing officer April 1, 2024. He has worked with the University of Kansas Health System for 11 years. He most recently served as director of nursing for ambulatory operations

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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport appoints CEO

Ghizlane Badawi has been appointed chief executive officer of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Badawi has served as interim CEO since January 2024. The decision followed a year-long search to replace Jacqueline Yaft, who resigned as CEO in March 2023. Jim Smith was

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Meghan McCord-Zaro – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton

New Jersey – Meghan McCord-Zaro was appointed vice president of quality and risk management at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton on April 1, 2024. McCord-Zaro brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience to the role. She has served in hospital and ambulatory settings,

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Zakiya Carr Johnson – U.S. State Department

District of Columbia – Zakiya Carr Johnson has been appointed chief diversity and inclusion officer (CDIO) at the U.S. Department of State. She took over responsibilities from Acting CDIO Conny Mayer. Carr Johnson previously worked for the State Department from 2010 to 2017.

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Terri Mestas – Sound Transit, Washington

Washington – Sound Transit has appointed Terri Mestas as deputy CEO for megaproject delivery. Mestas has more than 30 years of experience leading large, complex infrastructure programs for space exploration, military installation and more. She most recently served as chief development officer for the Los

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James Freas – Charlottesville, Virginia

Virginia – The city of Charlottesville has promoted James Freas to deputy city manager for operations. Freas has served as director of neighborhood development services for the city since September 2021. He brings 15 years of public service experience to the role.

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Allen Parrish – University of Alabama Cyber Institute

Alabama – The University of Alabama has named Allen Parrish executive director of the Alabama Cyber Institute. Parrish has been serving as the vice president for research and economic development since 2023. Previously, he was an associate vice president for research at Mississippi State University and

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Tracie Morgan – Amherst, Virginia

Virginia – The town of Amherst promoted Treasurer and Office Manager Tracie Morgan to deputy town manager March 22. She has served Amherst since 2016. She previously worked as the finance director for Cumberland County, Virginia, and assistant director of accounting for Amherst County, Virginia.

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Ray Sosa – Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

California – The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (L.A. Metro) has appointed Ray Sosa chief planning officer. He previously served as deputy chief of planning. He returned to L.A. Metro in 2022 after serving in the private sector for 10 years.

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