Georgia - Randall L. Norman has been selected as the next chief of police for the Riverdale Police Department. He brings 17 years of progressive law enforcement and public safety leadership experience. Most recently, Norman served as deputy chief of police for the Morehouse College Police Department, where he led operational, administrative and community-focused initiatives.

Oregon - Raymond Lee has been unanimously confirmed as Portland’s first permanent city administrator. Most recently, Lee served as city manager of Greeley, Colorado, following a decade of leadership roles with Dallas and service as public works director for Amarillo, Texas. As city administrator, Lee will partner with the mayor and council to support Portland’s new form of government and strengthen organizational performance across city operations.

Virginia - Katie Choe has been selected as chief executive officer of the Virginia Railway Express (VRE). She brings 25 years of leadership in transportation program management and safety oversight. As CEO, she will lead the implementation of VRE’s 2050 Service Plan and guide expanded regional rail service supported by major statewide infrastructure investments.

New York - Deb Mohlenhoff has announced her resignation as city manager for the city of Ithaca, concluding her service on Dec. 31. Mohlenhoff served as the city’s first city manager and previously held roles as a member of the Common Council and chief of staff to the mayor. During her tenure, she led the implementation of Ithaca’s new government structure, strengthened organizational systems and improved transparency and cross-department collaboration.

North Carolina - DK Wesley has been appointed as city manager for the city of Asheville. She brings 25 years of leadership experience in city and county government, with a focus on organizational transformation and community partnership. Most recently, Wesley served for six years as an assistant county manager with Buncombe County.

Pennsylvania - Bryanna Pardoe has been appointed as Pennsylvania’s chief information officer. She brings deep experience in digital services, user-centered design and government modernization. Most recently, Pardoe served as executive director of the Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience, where she founded and led the state’s digital service office and built a multidisciplinary team supporting agencies statewide.

Tennessee - Jon Holmes has been selected as city manager for the city of Collegedale. Most recently, Holmes served seven years as city manager of Aurora, Missouri, where he oversaw city operations, staffing and a $10 million annual budget. As city manager, he will lead city operations and support strategic and financial management initiatives. Holmes begins his role on Jan. 5. 

North Carolina - Catherine “Kathy” Crosby has been appointed as town manager for the town of Zebulon. She brings more than two decades of experience in municipal management, organizational leadership, and community and economic development. As town manager, she will oversee municipal operations and guide strategic growth and community engagement efforts in Zebulon.