Kristin Darby selected as CIO of Tennessee’s Department of Finance and Administration
Darby has spent almost three decades in the private sector working in numerous executive leadership positions.
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Alan Smith chosen as Utah State University’s interim president
Smith leaves his previous position as dean of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Human Services.
Adiam Emery selected as interim director of Seattle DOT
Emery brings more than three decades of transportation experience to the position, serving her entire career within Seattle.
Jay Harton finalized as director of DIS in Arkansas
Harton has been leading the division in an interim capacity since February 2024.
Scott Butler appointed as Mesa city manager
The City Council unanimously elected to appoint Butler to the role, effective June 1, 2025.
Dr. Wendy Elmore appointed president of LSCO
Dr. Elmore serves as the college’s executive vice president and provost.
Brian Dismukes appointed assistant chief of Infrastructure Operations Division
The Texas Department of Public Safety has selected Brian Dismukes to take over as assistant chief.
Deidre Parrish joins Amarillo ISD as superintendent
Dr. Parrish currently serves as superintendent of Sweetwater ISD and previously served in the same role for Darrouzett ISD.
Austin promotes Kimberly Olivares to lead financial services division
Olivares will retain her current role as deputy chief financial officer (CFO), which she has held since June 2021.
Port of South Louisiana chooses new chief commercial officer
Micah Cormier has been with the port since 2022, starting as director of communications.
