MOVERS & SHAKERS
MOVERS& SHAKERS CSDA recognizes the service of Neil Cochran, who served on the Foresthill Public Utilities District Board of Directors from 2013 to 2021. In addition to his board tenure, Neil was active in the Mountain Counties Neil Cochran Water Resources Association and other community organizations. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marcie Frost announced that CalPERS has named Marlene Timberlake D’Adamo as its first chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer (CDEIO), effective immediately. Timberlake D’Adamo has been serving dual roles as chief compliance officer and interim chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer since June of 2020. Under the direction of the CEO, the CDEIO will work across the enterprise and the Investment Office to foster a culture of equality, respect and inclusiveness. The CDEIO will partner with the environmental, social, and governance investment team to help identify and analyze emerging DEI issues and opportunities supported by sound investment methodology and academic research that may impact the CalPERS portfolio.
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Experienced water advocate Brenda Dennstedt has been appointed to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to represent the Western Municipal Water District, which serves both wholesale and retail customers in western Brenda Riverside County. A supporter of regional Dennstedt partnerships, she serves on the joint committees of Elsinore Valley, Rancho California and Eastern Municipal water districts, and is an elected member of the Association of California Water Agencies Region 9 board. The Grossmont Healthcare District announced that Christian Wallis of the Chicago area has been selected as the new Chief Executive Officer for the public agency supporting health related programs and services in East San Diego County. Wallis will succeed outgoing CEO Barry Jantz, who retired Christian Wallis after 16 years of service. A Navy veteran, Wallis has over 27 years of leadership experience in the healthcare field in the private sector, the federal government and international healthcare settings. He most recently served as regional/state vice president of Health Information Technology Support Services for Advocate Aurora Health in Illinois. He also served as the VP of operations for Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois.
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California Special Districts • July-August 2021
