North Carolina – DeAndrea Salvador has joined the executive committee of the National Council on Electricity Policy (NCEP). She is currently a state senator for North Carolina.
Kansas – Following the search for new leadership since July, Telly McGaha has been announced as president and CEO of the Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement. McGaha most recently served as interim president of the Georgia State University Foundation and co-interim vice president for university
Alabama – The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Aaron Milner as president of Coastal Alabama Community College. Dr. Milner currently serves as superintendent of Saraland City Schools. He brings 29 years of public education experience to the role.
Florida – University of Central Florida (UCF) alum and former U.S. Army Green Beret Eric “Tubby” Shwedo has joined UCF as associate vice president of federal affairs. Shwedo brings three decades of advanced government relations, communications and federal budgeting expertise to his new job.
Connecticut — Paul Pernerewski was installed as the city of Waterbury’s mayor during a Dec. 1 ceremony. Pernerewski brings over 20 years of public sector experience to the role.
Alabama – William Filmore is the new vice chancellor of government and external relations at Troy University. The promotion comes after Filmore spent the last year leading the university’s efforts in the State House as director of government relations. Prior to that, he was director
Maryland — The city of Frederick has announced the hiring of Stephanie Chaiken as manager of the Weinberg Center for the Arts. A Maryland native with an impressive career in both New York and New Jersey, Chaiken currently serves as the center’s executive theater manager. She previously
California — The Colfax City Council has appointed Ronald Walker to the city manager position. Walker will relieve interim City Manager Mike Luken in January 2024. He previously served as the city of Live Oak’s public works director for 11 years.
California – Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Tomiquia Moss as secretary of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency on Nov. 28. Moss brings over 20 years of leadership and management experience to the role.