WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSper) -- The AFL-CIO issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Today, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler announced that the board of the AFL-CIO Investment Trust Corporation (ITC) has selected longtime labor investment management expert Monte Tarbox as its next president. Tarbox will be responsible for overseeing and executing strategy for the leading not-for-profit corporation that works with labor-friendly investment vehicles to protect and grow the retirement asset  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSper) -- The American Humane Association issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Today, American Humane announced that Cheryl Lesko is being appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer. Previously, Lesko served as the organization's Chief Development Officer. Prior to American Humane, Lesko developed the national strategy for the National 4-H Council's agriculture platform and forged corporate partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, before leadi  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 22 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District will be holding a Change of Command ceremony July 26, 2023, as Colonel Mark R. Himes relinquishes command to Colonel Robert J. Newbauer. The Change of Command ceremony will take place at the Holland Center located at 1200 Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102, and will commence at 10:00 a.m. on July 26th. In 2020, Colonel Mark Himes ass  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 (TNSper) -- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued the following news on July 21, 2023: Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Melissa Beltran as the new Jamaica Plain liaison and Manuela Villa Gomez as the new East Boston liaison in the Office of Neighborhood Services. Melissa and Manuela will serve as the primary contacts for constituents and businesses in the neighborhoods seeking to connect with the Mayor's Office, and will facilitate the delivery of services in collabor  more

BUCKLEY AFB, Colorado, July 22 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Buckley Air Force Base (460th Space Wing) issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Haley N. Blevins, Buckley Space Force Base Public Affairs Col. Ernest Schmitt assumed command of Space Delta 4 from Col. Miguel Cruz during a change of command ceremony that took place at the Leadership Development Center at Buckley Space Force Base, Colo., July 21, 2023. During the change of command ceremony, Cruz relinquished command to the presidi  more

SALISBURY, England, July 18 (TNSper) -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: Dr. Anthony J. Davis announced Clifton Huff as the Athletic Director on July 10, 2023. Huff spent his last six years as the Senior Athletic Director of NCAA Compliance at Clark Atlanta University. "We're thrilled to welcome coach Huff back to Livingstone," said Dr. Anthony J. Davis, President of Livingstone College. "I have no doubt he will work tirelessly to strengthen athletics  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 22 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Portland District issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Army Col. Larry "Dale" Caswell, Jr. became the 64th commander of the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in a change-of-command ceremony at the district's downtown headquarters today. "I'm honored to lead this team, which has served the Pacific Northwest and the nation for 152 years," said Caswell, a West Virginia native. "Together, we will co  more

SEASIDE, California, July 22 (TNSper) -- California State University issued the following news: Cal State Monterey Bay's Director of Athletics Kirby Garry continues to demonstrate his outstanding leadership. Not only is he coming off of leading the CSUMB Athletic Programs to one of their most successful years to date, but he has also been named president of the Division 2 Athletic Directors Association for the 2023-24 academic year. "I'm always thankful and proud to represent CSUMB and Otter   more

NEW YORK, July 22 (TNSper)(TNStalk) -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following Q&A on July 21, 2023, with associate professor Yoruba Richen: * * * Yoruba Richen, an award-winning film director, screenwriter, and producer, has been appointed as an Associate Professor at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York. This Fall, she will be stepping into the new position while continuing her role as the leader of the   more

DENVER, Colorado, July 22 (TNSper) -- The Denver Museum of Nature and Science issued the following news release: The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is pleased to announce Christina Fritts as the new Vice President of Development. In this role Fritts will oversee philanthropy, membership, community research and audience analytics in support of furthering the Museum's mission. Fritts joined the Museum in 2022 as Director of Membership & Insights where she successfully led the team in rebuildi  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 22 (TNSper) -- The Destination International issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Destinations International today announced the new 2023-2024 association Board of Directors and foundation Board of Trustees. Fred Dixon, president and CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions assumed the role of Chair of Destinations International. Ellie Westman Chin, CDME, president and CEO of Destination Madison, assumed the role of Chair of the Destinations International Fo  more

MARIETTA, Georgia, July 22 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Dobbins Air Reserve Base (94th Airlift Wing) issued the following news: The 94th Airlift Wing is scheduled to hold a change of command ceremony at 9:40 a.m. on Aug. 5, here. During the ceremony, Col. Carl Magnusson, 94th AW commander, will be relieved by Col. Michael Parks. The presiding officer is Brig. Gen. Melissa Coburn, 22nd Air Force commander, Dobbins ARB, Ga. Magnusson took command of the 94th AW in October 2021. His next assig  more

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, July 22 (TNSper) -- Grambling State University issued the following news: Beginning August 1, 2023, Dr. Derrick V. Warren will bring his business and technology expertise to Grambling State University (GSU) to serve as Dean of the College of Business. Dr. Warren previously served as Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Programs for Southern University and A&M College of Business. A Louisiana native, his arrival at Grambling State will signify a return to his roots. Wit  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 22 (TNSper) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: Liang Feng will join the faculty of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science in Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering, beginning November 1. A rising figure in the fields of engineering highly porous materials and encapsulating high concentrations of gas molecules within them, Feng is designing new systems for storing carbon dioxide and hydrogen for cl  more

ELON, North Carolina, July 22 (TNSper) -- Elon University issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Elon University offered a warm welcome to Jennifer Strawley, who will join the university on Aug. 1 as its 20th director of athletics. Members of the media joined a crowd brimming with student-athletes, coaches, staff, supporters and local residents in Schar Center to hear from President Connie Ledoux Book on Friday, July 21, as she introduced Strawley to the university community. The   more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 22 (TNSper) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: The Texas Public Policy Foundation announced today that Joshua J. Findlay has been named as the Director of its expanded Election Protection Project. Findlay is joining the Texas Public Policy Foundation from the Republican National Committee, where he served as its first-ever National Director of Election Integrity. In this new role at TPPF, Findlay will lead a team focused  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 22 (TNSper) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Four U-M faculty members have been named University Diversity and Social Transformation Professors for their exceptional contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion through research, teaching and service. The Board of Regents approved the appointments of Paula M. Lantz, Antoinette Louise Toppin, Kyle P. Whyte and Alford A. Young Jr. on July 20. The appointments tak  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 (TNSper) -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia has selected Donovan Head to serve as Executive Director of the Commission, following approval of his hiring by the Board of Commissioners at a called meeting this morning. Head will begin serving as Executive Director effective August 1. "During his time at the Governor's Office of S  more

NEW YORK, July 22 (TNSper) -- Girl Scouts of the USA issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today announced its National Board of Directors for the 2023-2026 triennium. The board was elected during the organization's 56th National Council Session (NCS), a triennial business meeting, which has been held since 1915. Delegates from across the nation met at Walt Disney World(R) Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, to discuss, debate, and vote on issues si  more

NEW YORK, July 22 (TNSper) -- Girl Scouts of the USA issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-led organization in the world, announced today that current board member Noorain Fatima Khan has been elected to the role of National Board President, effective July 19, 2023, for the 2023-2026 triennium. Khan, a passionate Girl Scout alum and the first Muslim American and millennial leader to hold the position, brings tremendous nonprofit lea  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 (TNSper) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lois Darlene Laibl-Crowe, Matthew Motko, Christopher Romero, Denis Roy, and Matonya "Matti" Wieczorek to the Florida Rehabilitation Council. Lois Darlene Laibl-Crowe Laibl-Crowe is a Consumer Success Specialist at EmployU. She is the Vice President of the Florida Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind and  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 (TNSper) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brian Aungst Jr., Kristen Gnage, Michael Mikurak, James Millican, and Melissa Rutland to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County. Brian Aungst Jr. Aungst is an Attorney and Shareholder at Macfarlane Ferguson and McMullen, P.A. Active in his community, he serves on the Pinellas County Charter Review Board. Au  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 (TNSper) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robyn Barineau, Deborah Bell, Gary Pyott, and Dawn Warren to the Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers. Robyn Barineau Barineau is the former Bureau Chief of Education and Testing at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Previously, she was the Deputy Director of the Division of Re  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 (TNSper) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael White to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees. Michael White White, of Tallahassee, is the Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer of Indelible Solutions. He was previously a Professional Account Specialist at the Florida Department of Education and the Department   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 (TNSper) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Elizabeth Loh as Chair, John Scherer, and Elliot Stern to the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County. Elizabeth Loh Loh, of Saint Petersburg, was previously an Associate at Latham & Watkins, LLP. She is a member of the Saint Petersburg Civilian Police Review Committee. Loh earned her bachelor's degree in hist  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, July 22 (TNsper) -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: President Russ Kavalhuna takes the helm of yet another statewide leadership effort: Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed him to co-chair the new Higher Education Workgroup, one of four workgroups leading the Growing Michigan Together Council. Kavalhuna will co-chair this group with Ferris State University President Bill Pink. The Growing Michigan Together Council will advise the governor on policie  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNStalk)(TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following statement on July 20, 2023: * * * I am privileged to welcome Jonathan Davidson as the Department's new Chief of Staff. Jonathan succeeds Kristie Canegallo, who will assume her new role as Acting Deputy Secretary on Friday. Jonathan will assume his duties in August. Jonathan joins us from the Department of the Treasury, where he served first as Counselor to Secretary Janet Yellen and, upon S  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 22 (TNSper) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: A vice president at Texas Woman's University and a current employee at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth were announced Thursday as new top administrators at HSC. Kimberly Russell, vice president for University Advancement at Texas Woman's University and executive director of the TWU Foundation, was named HSC's new vice president for Institutiona  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSper) -- The International Association of Fire Fighters issued the following news: Union leader and Kent, WA Local 1747 member Terry McCartin, 62, is hanging up his turnout gear after more than 43 years on the job. Because McCartin grew up along a major fire department response route in Bellingham, Washington, he watched fire apparatus pass his home every day. "That was all it took for me. I never wanted to do anything else," he said. Shortly after graduating high schoo  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 (TNSper) -- CNN issued the following news on July 21, 2023: Kate Bedingfield is joining CNN as an on-air political commentator, the network announced today. Bedingfield joins CNN after serving for two years as White House Communications Director under President Joe Biden. Bedingfield has nearly 20 years of experience in political and corporate strategic communications. Prior to serving as White House Communications Director, she served as Deputy Campaign Manager and C  more

RIVERDALE, New York, July 22 (TNSper) -- Manhattan College issued the following news: Shelley Johnson, Ed.D., has been named as the dean of Manhattan College's new School of Health Professions, effective July 15, 2023. Johnson is a nationally recognized leader in nursing education and comes to the College from Florida A&M University, where she served as a professor and dean of the School of Nursing. Johnson has also held leadership roles at Chamberlain, Lincoln, Rutgers and La Salle Universiti  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSper) -- The National Collegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: Veteran wrestling official Michael McCormick Jr. was named the NCAA national coordinator of officials for wrestling earlier this month. McCormick will begin his new role Aug. 1 and will work alongside the retiring national coordinator, Tim Shiels, during a transition period. McCormick, a college wrestling official for more than 30 years, officiated the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championshi  more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, July 22 (TNSper) -- Milligan College issued the following news release: Milligan University president Bill Greer recently announced two changes in the university's senior leadership team. Greer has named Jacqui Steadman Smith senior vice president for business and finance and Tony Jones vice president for student development and dean. Smith and Jones assumed their new roles on July 1. "Milligan is fortunate to have talented servant-leaders like Jacqui and Tony who have dem  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, July 21 (TNSper) -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: Ian Lange, associate professor of economics and business and director of the Mineral and Energy Economics program at Colorado School of Mines, has been asked to chair a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) subcommittee on the role of metals markets in the energy transition. An independent agency of the U.S. government, the CFTC regulates the U.S. derivatives markets. Lange will lead a team of stake  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 22 (TNSper) -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news on July 21, 2023: The State Board of Community Colleges unanimously elected Thomas F. Looney as the new Board Chair on Friday. Looney, a retired senior executive at IBM and Lenovo, has served on the Board since August 2021. Prior to joining the State Board, Looney served as Chair of the Wake Technical Community College Board of Trustees. Looney's career in Information Technology span  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 22 (TNSper) -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Southeast Judicial District Judge Cherie Clark and East Central Judicial District Judicial Referee Stephanie Hayden to two newly created judgeships in the East Central Judicial District, which is comprised of Cass, Steele and Traill counties. Clark was first appointed by Burgum to a judgeship in the Southeast Judicial District in Jamestown in 2017 and has sinc  more

ALBANY, New York, July 22 (TNSper) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the appointment of Anthony Hogrebe as Communications Director. "As we work to make New York more affordable, more livable and safer, it's critical to have a talented and experienced team in place," Governor Hochul said. "I'm excited to welcome Anthony Hogrebe to my Administration and am confident his decades of experience in New York gov  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: The National Park Service (NPS) announced today the selection of Carrie Mardorf as the new permanent superintendent of Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, Mississippi, effective Sept. 10. "Carrie is a proven leader who not only knows the park and Vicksburg community well, but also has the experience and expertise needed to be a strong  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 22 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Chris Langemeier to fill a vacancy on the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) Board of Directors. Langemeier will represent Subdivision 11, which covers counties in the northeastern area of the state. Langemeier fills the open seat of NPPD board representative Fred Christensen, who passed away in early April. He will complete Christensen's six-year term, wh  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 22 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Louis District issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District welcomed a new commanding officer during a Change of Command ceremony today. Col. Andy J. Pannier succeeded Col. Kevin R. Golinghorst as District Commander in the Change of Command ceremony. Brig. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples, commander of the Corp of Engineers' Mississippi Valley Division and president   more

NAMPA, Idaho, July 22 (TNSper) -- Northwest Nazarene University issued the following news: After six seasons leading the Northwest Nazarene University men's basketball program to new heights, Paul Rush has been selected as the next leader of the NNU Athletic Department. Northwest Nazarene president Joel Pearsall announced the appointment of Rush as NNU's 12th Director of Athletics during a press conference in the Johnson Sports Center on Thursday morning. "Paul Rush possesses significant expe  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 22 (TNSper) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * Appointments and promotions: - Valerie Knopik, the Ben and Maxine Miller Professor of Human Development and Family Science and head of the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Purdue, is the new president of the Behavior Genetics Association (BGA). Established in 1970, BGA is an international society that promotes research into the connections between genetic mechanisms; the env  more

MANOA, Hawaii, July 22 (TNSper) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: University of Hawaii at Hilo Chancellor Bonnie D. Irwin today announced the appointment of Kalei Rapoza as Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs following the July 20, 2023 UH Board of Regents meeting. Rapoza's appointment takes effect July 21, 2023. He replaces Carla Ho`a, who resigned. Rapoza was most recently UH Hilo Interim Director of Strategic Initiatives and Government Affair  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 22 (TNSper) -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on July 21, 2023: Today, Governor Krisi Noem announced that Chas Olson will be the new Executive Director of the South Dakota Housing. He has served as Interim Director of South Dakota Housing since April. "As interim director, Chas has been very proactive in reaching out to communities and working to roll out funding as quickly as possible," said Governor Noem. "I am confident that he  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, July 22 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By Ms. Bailee Russell, 82 TRW Public Affairs Col. Grant Fowler assumed command of the 982nd Training Group from Col. Terry Koester during a ceremony officiated by Brig. Gen. George Dietrich III, 82nd Training Wing commander, July 20, 2023. Fowler received his commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps after graduating from Rutgers University in 2001. The recent Army War Colle  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 22 (TNSper) -- Goodwill Industries International, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, issued the following news release: Goodwill Industries International (GII), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing individuals with education and employment opportunities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Mchabcheb as its new Chief Development Officer. In this new role, Mchabcheb will spearhead the organization's fundraising initiatives, strategic partnerships, don  more

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia, July 22 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force's Joint Base Langley-Eustis issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith, 633d Air Base Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Altman, took command of 633d Air Base Wing from Col. Gregory Beaulieu, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, July 21, 2023. Maj. Gen. Michael G. Koscheski, 15th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony. "Today marks a significant mile  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 22 (TNSper) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: A long-time UA Little Rock professor is looking forward to giving back to his alma mater more than 50 years after graduating. Dr. David Briscoe, the inaugural University Professor of Sociology and Distinguished Teaching Fellow in the School of Human Inquiry at UA Little Rock, has been appointed to serve a two-year term on the Warren Wilson College Alumni Board. A professor of more than three decad  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 22 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news on July 21, 2023: Gov. Jay Inslee has announced the appointment of E. Rania Rampersad to the King County Superior Court. She will replace Judge Catherine Shaffer, who retired earlier this month. Currently, Rampersad serves as a judge on the King County District Court, a position she has held since 2021. Before joining the bench, Rampersad worked as the director of Eleemosynary Legal Services, P.S.  more

WEST POINT, New York, July 22 (TNSper) -- The Military Academy issued the following news release: Brigadier Gen. Lori L. Robinson will assume command as the 80th Commandant of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy during a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, in Crest Hall. Robinson graduated from West Point in 1994 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace), a Master of Public Administration from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and a Maste  more

WHEATON, Illinois, July 22 (TNSper) -- Wheaton College issued the following news dated July 24, 2023: Wheaton College announces the appointment of Matthew Erickson to serve as the sixth executive director of HoneyRock since its founding in 1951. Wheaton College IL Headshot of Matt Erickson HoneyRock Executive Director"Matt Erickson's passion for Christian discipleship, exceptional leadership skills, and deep roots in the HoneyRock community make him the right executive director for this exciti  more