Pinnacle Bank Names Cliff Dennett President and CEO
Dennett, the bank's chief credit officer, takes over leadership from Jeffrey D. Payne as the changes take effect Feb. 1, 2027.
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California Business People News
Business people in California run on executive appointments, hiring decisions and leadership transitions, and coverage here follows all of it. This reporting tracks who is moving into roles at major companies, public agencies and organizations.
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November 5, 2026
Metro Services Names Jacqueline Korajkic CEOJacqueline Korajkic will become chief executive of Metro Services Group on January 1, 2027, succeeding founder Michael Oddo as chief executive while he remains chairman.
November 5, 2026
North Coast Brewing Names Daniel G. Lee CEOLee succeeds Jennifer Owen, who earlier this year said she plans to retire from the company.
November 5, 2026
Newsom Appoints Pannell-Nash to Merced Superior CourtBrenda Pannell-Nash, a longtime Los Angeles County sole practitioner, fills a vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Carol K. Ash.
November 5, 2026
Newsom Appoints Five Sacramento County JudgesGov. Gavin Newsom filled five Sacramento County Superior Court seats in a batch of 23 judicial appointments announced statewide.
November 5, 2026
Five Star Bancorp Adds Christopher D. Myers to BoardChristopher D. Myers, former CEO of CVB Financial Corp., joins the boards of Five Star Bancorp and Five Star Bank.
November 3, 2026
Griffiths Named Interim CEO of California Counties AssociationInyo County Supervisor Jeff Griffiths will lead the California State Association of Counties on an interim basis starting November 9.
November 3, 2026
DecisionHR Hires Two Senior Consultants in CaliforniaThe Florida-based PEO added Bobby Mayville for Southern California and Dan Hausmann for Northern California.
November 3, 2026
Lara Names Two, Reappoints Three to CDI BoardsCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara filled two seats and renewed three terms on Department of Insurance advisory and curriculum boards.
November 2, 2026
California Bank & Trust Names Michael MacDonald PresidentMacDonald will oversee CB&T's commercial, corporate and specialty industry banking businesses while continuing to lead Zions Capital Markets.
November 2, 2026
HKS Expands Health Practice LeadershipArthur Brito and Wael Batal take on expanded roles in the design firm's health practice across the West.
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Day to day, that means executive searches, board elections, departmental shifts and new administrative appointments. Coverage reaches from the state capital to the rural counties where major institutions operate. Private sector growth and public sector turnover often drive these cycles of change in leadership. Professional moves frequently reflect shifts in the state economic climate and the priorities of boards of directors.