Government Market News StaffMissouri – Kyra Moore has been named deputy director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Moore brings 26 years of experience to the role, most recently serving as director of the department’s Division of Environmental Quality.
Massachusetts – Warren Smith has been selected as the new airport manager for Nantucket Memorial Airport. Smith previously served as airport manager for the Grand Canyon National Park Airport and has held roles at Everett Paine Field and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
California – Eric Ceja is stepping into the role of assistant city manager for Indian Wells. He brings nearly two decades of local government experience, holding several positions in planning and economic development.
South Carolina – Tee Coker has been unanimously voted in as Simpsonville’s new city administrator. Coker has been Greenville County’s assistant administrator and brings a combined 15 years of planning experience in the public and private sectors.
Maryland – Meena Seshamani, M.D., Ph.D., is the state’s new Department of Health Secretary. She will be leaving her role at the helm of the Medicare program at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Seshamani has served as a health care executive, health economist, physician and health policy expert.
Iowa – Mike Collett has been appointed interim city manager in Sioux City. Collett has been the city’s assistant city manager and also serves as director for administrative services, Sioux Gateway Airport/Brigadier General Bud Day Field and transit departments.
California – Jennifer Campbell has been unanimously appointed as the new city manager for Encinitas. Campbell has worked with the city since 2016, previously serving as director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts.
Florida – Douglas Lawson has been chosen as Riviera Beach’s new mayor. Lawson served on the City Council for six years. His mayoral term lasts until March 2027.
New York – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has appointed Catherine Rinaldi as its first executive vice president. Rinaldi most recently served as president of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Metro-North Railroad. She began her transportation career with the MTA as deputy executive director and general counsel before transitioning to vice president and general counsel of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and chief of staff and counsel to the MTA chair. Her first day was April 7.
Idaho – The Idaho State Board of Education has welcomed Jennifer White as executive director. White most recently served as assistant vice president for finance and operations and senior counsel at Boise State University, a role held since 2023. She replaced Josh Whitworth in the new position.
Oregon – Dave Baden has been appointed acting superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital (OSH). Baden currently serves as deputy director of policy and programs at the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). He replaces Dr. Sara Walker in the role.
Montana – The city of Columbia has chosen Eric Hanks as its next city manager. Hanks came out of retirement after three decades with the United States Navy to accept the role. He officially succeeded Susan Nicosia in the position April 1, 2025.
