People & Moves (Archives)
Executive hires, promotions, departures, and leadership changes across Inland Empire companies, government agencies, hospitals, universities, and tribal nations. The publication's signature beat.
Jeff Girod takes over as UC Riverside's chief communications and marketing officer
Inside UCR: Girod moves up from CHASS, where he ran communications for eight years, into the university-wide role — an internal pick after a national search to lead a team that handles media relations, brand, digital, and crisis communications for the campus.
Travis Smith takes over UC Riverside fundraising and the UCR Foundation
UC Riverside: Comes from Minnesota, where his foundation booked a record $464M in giving last year; starts July 6.
Travis Smith to lead UC Riverside development and alumni engagement
Senior VP at the University of Minnesota Foundation; will also serve as president of the UCR Foundation.