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New York – Richard L. McCormick has been appointed interim president of Stony Brook University, effective Aug. 1. McCormick previously served as president of Rutgers University and the University of Washington, and as provost at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He brings more than

California – The North County Transit District (NCTD) has appointed Lilia Montoya to serve as the agency’s COO of bus. Montoya will also serve as a strategic adviser to the CEO, bringing more than 20 years of experience in nearly every aspect of transit, including

Florida – The Palm Beach County transit authority, Palm Tran, has chosen Ivan Maldonado as executive director. Maldonado will bring more than two decades of transit industry experience to the position. He will succeed Michael J. Blaylock. 

Tennessee – WeGo Public Transit, the transit authority for Nashville and Davidson County, has appointed Amanda Vandegrift as deputy CEO for  finance and administration. Prior to joining WeGo, Vandegrift was a partner with an international strategic advisory firm. She has also worked as a principal financial

Texas – The city of Lubbock has welcomed Mark McBrayer as mayor. McBrayer previously served as a Lubbock City Council member since 2022.

Tennessee – Connor Scott has been appointed director of the Williamson County Office of Public Safety. Scott brings more than 20 years of experience working as a first responder, emergency manager and public safety leader in Pennsylvania and Maryland. He will replace Bill Jorgensen.

Florida – The city of St. Pete Beach has named Frances Robustelli city manager. Prior to moving to Florida, Robustelli held city manager positions in California. She was city manager of San Leandro and assistant city manager of Napa and Walnut Creek.

The Houston City Council has officially approved Vonn Tran as the city’s planning and development director. Mayor John Whitmire nominated Tran for the position July 5. Tran brings more than two decades of experience working in the commercial real estate industry. She

Former senator, who has led university since 2022, cites wife's health for decision

California – The San Luis Obispo City Council has promoted Whitney McDonald to permanent city manager. McDonald has been serving as interim city manager since April. She brings more than 17 years of experience in areas such as housing, land use and environmental issues to