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Virginia – The James Madison University College of Education has named Donica Hadley first executive director of the Lab School for Innovation and Career Exploration. She is a veteran educator with almost 25 years of experience in the P-12 public school system. She previously served

The Terrell Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) has appointed Carlton Tidwell president. He replaced former President Ray Dunlap following his retirement effective Jan. 12, 2024. As president, Tidwell will support the city of Terrell by promoting economic growth, fostering business development and enhancing

New York – Putnam County has welcomed Bob Cuomo as director of emergency medical services. This is the second time Cuomo has held the position, previously serving from 1997 to 2018. He brings more than four decades of emergency medical service experience to the role. 

Kansas – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has appointed Adam Meier chief nursing officer April 1, 2024. He has worked with the University of Kansas Health System for 11 years. He most recently served as director of nursing for ambulatory operations

Virginia – The city of Charlottesville has promoted James Freas to deputy city manager for operations. Freas has served as director of neighborhood development services for the city since September 2021. He brings 15 years of public service experience to the role. 

Alabama – The University of Alabama has named Allen Parrish executive director of the Alabama Cyber Institute. Parrish has been serving as the vice president for research and economic development since 2023. Previously, he was an associate vice president for research at Mississippi State University and

Virginia – The town of Amherst promoted Treasurer and Office Manager Tracie Morgan to deputy town manager March 22. She has served Amherst since 2016. She previously worked as the finance director for Cumberland County, Virginia, and assistant director of accounting for Amherst County, Virginia. 

California – The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (L.A. Metro) has appointed Ray Sosa chief planning officer. He previously served as deputy chief of planning. He returned to L.A. Metro in 2022 after serving in the private sector for 10 years. 

California – The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (L.A. Metro) has appointed Ilyssa DeCasperis chief people officer. DeCasperis brings more than 35 years of legal experience and 24 years in human resources management to L.A. Metro. She most recently served as chief people officer

California – The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (L.A. Metro) has appointed Darcy Buryniuk chief program management officer. Buryniuk brings more than 35 years of experience leading global design and transit projects, including the Tapipei Metro Orange and Blue lines, the North-South railway project