PHOENIX, Arizona, June 17 (TNSper) -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on June 15, 2023: Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of two Maricopa County Superior Court Judges. "I am thrilled to appoint these two accomplished attorneys to Arizona's bench," said Governor Hobbs. "Paula and William both have the experience and expertise to serve Maricopa County with integrity and compassion." The appointees are: * Paula Williams - Ms. Williams has serve  more

CLAREMONT, California, June 13 (TNSper) -- Claremont Graduate University issued the following news: The Drucker School of Management has announced the appointment of two alumnae to lead the Drucker Advisory Board. Priscila Forbes, former vice chair and longstanding board member, and Maya Guice, elected to the board nine months ago, both have exceptional experience in business, leadership, and social impact. Their advancement to leadership roles represents an embrace of homegrown talent and a co  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, June 17 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Jermaine Ayers, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs The 17th Security Forces Squadron welcomed incoming commander, Maj Jeremy Berger, at his assumption of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, June 16. Before assuming command at 17th SFS, Berger served as the 55th Security Forces Squadron Director of Operations at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, June 17 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Sarah Williams, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs The 17th Training Wing conducted a change of command ceremony at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 16. The 17th TRW welcomed the incoming commander, Col. Angelina Maguinness, and thanked Col. Matthew Reilman for his hard work and dedication over the last two years. Before joining the 17t  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 17 (TNSper) -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that attorney Joseph S. Diedrich has been named Chair-Elect of the Appellate Practice Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. His one-year term begins July 1, 2023. The Appellate Practice Section encourages communication and exchange of ideas between attorneys practicing in state and federal appellate courts. Among other things, the   more

LONDON, England, June 17 (TNSper) -- Lightsource bp, a subsidiary of BP plc, issued the following news: Global solar leader, Lightsource bp, is pleased to announce the appointment of Albert Sein as the company's new Head of Business Development for the Netherlands. In this role, Albert will lead and expand Lightsource bp's solar and energy storage activities throughout the country. Albert brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Lightsource bp after working extensively in renewables deve  more

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, June 17 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: By Hunter Sage West, U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade U.S. Army Chaplain Renee Kiel, Chief of Chaplain Recruiting Division for the Medical Recruiting Brigade, was promoted from the rank of lieutenant colonel to colonel. Kiel, who has served 40 years in both Reserve and Active Duty, attributed her success to the sacrifices that her family made to allow her to achieve this honor. "When I as  more

ORLANDO, Florida, June 17 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: After leading the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division and Naval Support Activity Orlando for two years, Capt. Dan 'Stuckey' Covelli relinquished command on Thursday, June 15 during the Change of Command and retirement ceremony. This ceremony recognized Covelli's service to the Navy for 29 years, and at NAWCTSD for five of those years. At least 558 people attended, includin  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, June 17 (TNSper) -- Oregon State University issued the following university news: The Oregon Legislature on Friday confirmed the appointment of six new members of the Oregon State University Board of Trustees. The new trustees, who begin their service July 1, are: * Stephanie Bulger, president, Lane Community College, Eugene. * Karla Chambers, vice president and co-owner of Stahlbush Farms, and a professional artist, Corvallis. * Grant Kitamura, owner, managing partner an  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSper) -- The White House issued the following news release on June 16, 2023: Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: * Guion S. Bluford Jr., Member, Advisory Board of the National Air and Space Museum * Michael X. Garrett, Member, American Battle Monuments Commission * Olivia Mae M. Asuncion, Member, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board * Abba Cohen, Member, Commission for the  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSper) -- President Biden issued the following statement on June 16, 2023, on Director of Digital Strategy Rob Flaherty: * * * The way Americans get their information is changing, and since Day 1, Rob has helped us meet people where they are, while keeping a constant eye towards reaching new and different communities. Under Rob's leadership, we've built the largest Office of Digital Strategy in history, and with it, a digital strategy and culture that brought people toge  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 17 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: Lt. Col. Johnnie R. Robbins relinquished command of Public Health Activity-Hawaii to Lt. Col. Philip Durando during a ceremony aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 16, 2023. Col. Brad E. Franklin, Public Health Command-Pacific commander, presided over the ceremony. Franklin expressed his gratitude to Robbins for his exceptional leadership at PHA-H over the last two years, mar  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSper) -- The Smart Electric Power Alliance posted the following news release from June 12, 2023: The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) is a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the U.S. electric power industry and stakeholders to accelerate the transformation to a carbon-free energy system by facilitating collaboration, developing innovative strategies, and providing actionable solutions. SEPA is pleased to announce its 2023 Board of Directo  more

NEW YORK, June 17 (TNSper) -- The United Nations issued the following news release: The new Permanent Observer for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance to the United Nations, Annika Silvia-Leander, presented her letter of appointment to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today. Concurrent to her appointment, Ms. Silvia-Leander serves as the head of the Institute's North America offices in New York and Washington, D.C., as well as leading international outreach   more