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Chandler Merritt named as new county administrator for Tarrant County

The Tarrant County Commissioners Court appointed Chandler Merritt as the second county administrator in county history. The Commissioners Court approved his position with a 4-1 vote Sept. 19. Merritt will succeed G.K. Maenius, who is retiring at the end of September, and
September 22, 2023

Amarillo appoints Andrew Freeman as new interim city manager

The Amarillo City Council has selected Andrew Freeman as new interim city manager. Freeman has replaced City Manager Jared Miller, who was released from his contract Aug. 23, until an official city manager is chosen. Freeman served Amarillo as deputy city manager
September 22, 2023

Lone Star College-Montgomery selects new president

Following an extensive search, Lone Star College-Montgomery has selected De’ Reese Reid-Hart as their fifth president. She began her position on Sept. 1. Prior to accepting her new role as president, she served as Long Star’s vice president. Reid-Hart brings to her
September 22, 2023

McQueen as new precinct one commissioner

In Bonham, Texas, Fanin County officials appointed Dale McQueen as the new precinct one county commissioner. He accepted this position after the previous county commissioner, Edwina Lane, stepped down. McQueen is a long-time resident of Fanin County, having lived there for 35
September 22, 2023

IDEA Public Schools welcomes new chief information officer

IDEA Public Schools, a public charter school system, recently hired Marlon Shears as its new chief information officer. In his new role, he will work with the executive team to ensure core functions for the entire school system. He begins his new
September 22, 2023

McDonald new city administrator of Spring Valley Village

The city of Spring Valley Village has appointed John McDonald as its new city administrator. McDonald previously served as the community development director for the city of Pearland, a position assumed in 2017. McDonald began his work as city administrator for Spring
September 22, 2023

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Oregon – The city of Portland has appointed Ryan Singer as the new principal planner for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). Singer is leaving his previous position as the senior director of pipeline and public review in New York City. California – Scott McBride is the
September 20, 2023

Paul Hughes — California

California – South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors appointed Paul Hughes on Aug. 17 as the next general manager. Hughes has over 28 years in the public sector and 15 years as the district’s chief financial officer. Before working for the district, Hughes
August 23, 2023

Chad Ronchetti — Minnesota

Minnesota – The city of Duluth has appointed Chad Ronchetti as the Planning and Economic Development director. Chris Fleege, the prior director, passed away unexpectedly in June leaving the position vacant. Ronchetti currently serves as director of planning and development for a construction firm. His
August 23, 2023