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Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Agency (SVRIA) Announces New Executive Director

With the retirement of Executive Director Denise Sellars, Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Agency and Regional Government Services Authority conducted a 6-month nationwide recruitment process and has just announced the appointment of Eric Nickel to the position. Director Nickel has served as Fire Chief in Santa Barbara and Palo Alto in addition to leadership with Novato Fire Protection District. CSDA extends well wishes for health and happiness in retirement to outgoing Director Sellers and congratulates Director Nickel on this appointment.

Bill Schwandt is the new General Manager at Modesto Irrigation District. The Modesto Irrigation District (MID) Board of Directors appointed Bill Schwandt as the District’s General Manager during their November 10 Board meeting. Schwandt joins MID following a 35-year career with Moorhead Public Service in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Bill Schwandt The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) has announced that Barry Jantz has decided to retire effective March 31, 2021. Jantz was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2004. In his years as CEO of the District, Jantz led the effort to complete over $260 million in Proposition G improvements at Grossmont Hospital, as well as a successful 2014 ballot measure to continue the lease of the hospital to Sharp HealthCare until 2051.

“We very much appreciate Barry’s leadership in maintaining the integrity of the public-private partnership between GHD and Sharp HealthCare to operate Sharp Grossmont Hospital,” said GHD Board President Randy Lenac. “As a result of facility improvements financed through Prop G, for years to come our public hospital is positioned to respond effectively in the rapidly changing healthcare environment.”

“My time with GHD has been amazing,” said Jantz. “Seeing the $265 million in Prop G improvements completed at Sharp Grossmont Hospital was among my personal and professional highlights, as it finalized about 14 years of intense work that will remain a lasting benefit to the community. I’ve been blessed to have such incredible support from my board members and colleagues, as well as my family and friends. I look forward to continuing to work to support my community.”

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