Kloppel Hands Off MESG-1 Command to Gillaspie
Capt. Mark Gillaspie takes command of Maritime Expeditionary Security Group 1 as Capt. Jedidiah Kloppel moves to a new post in San Diego.
San Diego Business People News
For readers in San Diego, this page covers executive appointments, leadership moves and professional hires. Reporting reaches the people taking new roles in the city's government, business and educational institutions.
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November 6, 2026
Point Loma Hires Carlotta Kloppenburg-Pruitt as Women's CoachThe former Point Loma player and Southern Oregon head coach takes over the women's basketball program from Charity Elliott.
November 6, 2026
Armenian Bar Association Launches San Diego ChapterThe Armenian Bar Association's Board of Governors has voted to establish a San Diego Chapter, with Arameh Vartomian named Chapter Chair.
November 6, 2026
USD Names Jennifer Nutefall Copley Library DeanThe University of San Diego has appointed Jennifer Nutefall, formerly of Saint Louis University, to lead Copley Library, succeeding retiring dean Theresa Byrd.
November 6, 2026
Newsom Appoints Maria Diaz to San Diego CourtDiaz, a longtime attorney with a nonprofit representing children and adults in dependency cases, fills a vacancy left by Judge Marsha Amin.
November 5, 2026
Rady Children's Hires Walmart Health Executive Pravene NathDr. Pravene Nath joins Rady Children's Health as chief innovation and physician executive, starting November 16, 2026.
November 5, 2026
Marriott Marquis San Diego Names Rhanda Richardson GMRichardson, previously general manager of JW Marriott Anaheim Resort, will oversee all operations at the 1,366-room downtown property.
November 3, 2026
Seabird Investment Partners Names Craig Fletcher COOThe San Diego investment adviser has appointed Fletcher, who brings more than 25 years of finance and operations leadership experience.
October 30, 2026
KIOZ Signs Morning Show Team to Four-Year ExtensionThe San Diego radio station has secured its long-standing morning hosts for four more years.
October 24, 2026
Erin Williamson Begins Role at Torrey Pines ElementaryThe new principal officially took over leadership of the San Diego school in early October 2026.
October 20, 2026
San Diego to Seek EMS Bids in 2026The city plans to issue a request for proposals for its ambulance services amid concerns over potential conflict of interest.
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Reporting here centers on new chief executives, public official appointments, academic leadership changes and professional board elections. Coverage spans the city and the urban area around it. Industry shifts often drive these leadership cycles, leading to clusters of announcements within specific sectors. Public and private sector transitions occur throughout the year, with seasonal activity picking up following the close of fiscal quarters.