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.
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.
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
U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D., a Republican who represents North Texas, has been named chairman of the House Rules Committee, which sets the terms for amendments and debate on bills. Burgess will replace U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma), who became chair
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.
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
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.
District of Columbia – Patricia Collins has been chosen as director for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. She had served as deputy director of the Government Publishing Office since May 2020. Before joining the Government Publishing Office, she led a 24-year-long career in the
California – Riverside County has hired Delia Jimenez Cioc as the first female Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures. She has two decades of experience working with Riverside County’s Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. She replaced Ruben Arroyo in the position.
Missouri – On April 2, Alberto Musalem began his role as the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ president and chief executive officer. Musalem has more than 27 years of public and private sector experience in economic policy, finance and markets.