Las Vegas appoints acting IT director

Nevada – After Las Vegas’ previous chief innovation and technology officer left the role in December 2024, Chris Craig was appointed to lead the department as acting IT director. Craig most recently served the city as deputy IT director. He brings nearly two decades of IT experience to the position. Craig succeeded Michael Sherwood. The post Las Vegas […]

Port of Los Angeles appoints CFO, director of government affairs

California – The port of Los Angeles has appointed Jeffrey Strafford and Arthur Mandel to executive leadership positions. Strafford has been appointed CFO of the port of Los Angeles. Strafford brings nearly 30 years of finance experience to the role, most recently serving as the port’s director of financial planning and analysis. He has also worked as the port’s budget […]

Tillamook, Oregon, names interim city manager

Oregon – The city of Tillamook has selected Kevin Perkins as interim city manager. Perkins most recently served as assistant city manager for the city of Monmouth, building on a public service career spanning 24 years. He officially succeeded Nathan George on Jan. 6, 2025. The post Tillamook, Oregon, names interim city manager appeared first on Government Market […]

Vandalia, Ohio, names interim city manager

Ohio – Kurt Althouse has been chosen to take over as the city of Vandalia’s interim city manager. Althouse left his role as chief of police for the city to take on the new opportunity, concluding a decade-long career in the Vandalia Division of Police. The post Vandalia, Ohio, names interim city manager appeared first on Government Market […]

Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia welcomes new superintendent

Virginia – On Jan. 17, 2025, Dr. John Murray stepped into his role as superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools. Dr. Murray has been with the district since 2004, serving in a variety of leadership capacities, most recently as interim superintendent, deputy superintendent and executive director of constituent services. He succeeded Dr. Mervin Daugherty. The post Chesterfield County […]

North Carolina names first chief deputy director for Governor’s Recovery Office

North Carolina – Emily Gangi will be the first chief deputy director for the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina. Gangi currently serves as policy director for the Division of Broadband and Digital Equity, a position held since September 2022. She brings more than 19 years of experience in the public sector, previously serving in several higher […]

Major investments in parks and recreation driving new contracting prospects

Across the U.S., major investments are being made to enhance parks, outdoor recreation areas and essential infrastructure. From zoo expansions to shoreline protection and utility systems upgrades, these projects represent significant economic activity and will create demand for specialized expertise. A $100 million Seneca Park Zoo upgrade project is planned for Rochester, New York. Project […]