UC President Robert Dynes Launches Inaugural Tour at UC Riverside

 

UC President Robert Dynes launched a statewide inaugural tour of University of California campuses, laboratories and communities on Nov. 20 at UC Riverside. Dynes, former chancellor at UC San Diego, took over leadership of the 10-campus university system in early October. He is the 18th UC president, which is acknowledged as the preeminent public university system in the world.

 

In place of a formal inauguration, Dynes chose Riverside to start a series of conversations with California, a series of inaugural visits that will help him shape and share his vision for the future of the system.

 

“While these are uncertain times for California, both politically and economically, it remains the envy of the world – a testament to the success of innovation, diversity, tolerance, risk-taking and entrepreneurship,” Dynes said. “The UC system is the thread that keeps California together. It pervades all aspects of California life – from its education system and its culture to its medical care and its economy.”

 

During his visit, in addition to an early three-mile run with students, faculty, staff, and UCR Chancellor France Cordova, he visited the regional offices of local legislators to underscore the importance of the University of California to the state’s economic, educational and cultural health.

 

“We want to preserve and enhance all the things we do for California. But we want to make clear that doing so requires continued support from the state. We need to be telling the story of what UC accomplishes for California and why that contribution is too valuable to lose.”

 

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Names New Vice President

           

 

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has announced the hiring of Ron Everett as the vice president of finance.

 

“I enjoyed working with Rob Parkins at the City of Palm Springs. When this opportunity came up to work with him again, I jumped at the chance. Plus, it gives me the opportunity to ride the tramway to the top, where I can go hiking and enjoy the views.”

 

Everett worked for the City of Palm Springs as the accounting manager, director of management and budget for 16 years. He has been a resident of Rancho Mirage for nearly 30 years. He received a bachelor of science degree with a major in accounting from Brigham Young University in Utah.

 

Everett has been president of the board of directors at the Palm Springs City Employees Federal Credit Union for the last 10 years. He is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

 

World’s Second-Largest Manufacturer of Law Enforcement Badges Moves to Ontario, Ca.

 

 

Sun Badge Company, the world’s second-largest manufacturer of law enforcement badges has announced the move of its manufacturing operations and headquarters to Ontario.

           

 

After winning federal contracts with the U.S. Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration, Sun Badge Company outgrew its previous location in Los Angeles County. The company’s operations in Ontario will include a 20,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters.

 

“We were seeking a location with room to expand and an area with better amenities. The City of Ontario provided that opportunity,” said Rick Hamilton, president of Sun Badge Company. “We are also thrilled to have found a location in Ontario with close proximity to the new Ontario Police Headquarters and the Ontario Airport.”

 

Sun Badge manufactures leather products for law enforcement, including Sam Browne outfits (leather weapons belts), handcuff cases, pepper spray cases, holsters and badge cases.