Raphel Maddox
The City Council of Americus (Georgia) has chosen Raphel Maddox for the position of city manager. He has an extensive background in public administration and executive management. He also brings over two decades of experience from his military service in the Army, where he held the rank of first sergeant. Maddox earned a Master of Public Administration degree from CSU.
William Ramos
The Missouri Military Academy has announced the appointment of retired 1st Sgt. William Ramos as deputy commandant for transportation, security and support, bringing over 25 years of United States Army service to the role. Ramos will oversee cadet safety, transportation operations, fleet accountability and campus security. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in military studies at CSU.
Jordan Shekels
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office (Alabama) has announced the appointment of Jordan Shekels to the rank of corrections captain. Shekels has served for more than a decade, advancing through the ranks of corrections officer, corporal, sergeant and lieutenant. She has also served as a certified K-9 handler. Shekels received a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from CSU.
Justin Beal
Justin Beal has been inducted into the REJournals Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame. He is currently the executive managing director and principal of retail brokerage with Newmark Zimmer, a leading commercial real estate advisor, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Beal currently represents nearly 1.5 million square feet of retail properties across the Kansas City area and has more than 21 years of experience in the brokerage business. He holds an MBA with a concentration in project management from CSU.
Jason Eaves
The City of Wilmington (North Carolina) has promoted Jason Eaves to the role of safety and risk management director. He has over a decade of experience in safety and risk management and holds a master’s degree in occupational safety and health from CSU.
Dysoaneik Spellman
Deputy Police Chief Dysoaneik Spellman of The Aberdeen (North Carolina) Police Department recently completed the Administrative Office Management Program, an intensive three-month course designed for law enforcement leaders. The program focuses on management, leadership and daily operations of police agencies. Spellman received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from CSU.
William (Dwayne) Honaker
The Bristol Tennessee Fire Department (BTFD) has promoted William (Dwayne) Honaker to the role of interim fire chief. He is a 29-year veteran of the BTFD and has served as battalion chief since 2008. “My focus over the coming months will be on providing steady leadership within the department, supporting our dedicated team of women and men within the department, and ensuring that our community continues to receive the highest possible level of emergency service,” Honaker stated. He earned an associate degree in fire science from CSU.
Aaron Bunyea
The Traverse City (Michigan) Fire Department has selected Aaron Bunyea as its new fire chief. He formally held the role of deputy fire chief at Clemson University in South Carolina and served as deputy fire chief for the U.S. Air Force. He received a bachelor’s degree in fire administration and a master’s degree in emergency services management, both from CSU.
Michael Loychik
Michael Loychik is one of three contenders in the Trumbull (Ohio) County Republican auditor race. He served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2020-2024 and served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years, holding the staff sergeant role upon completion of his last term. He received a bachelor’s degree in environmental management from CSU and is pursuing an MBA, also from CSU.
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