Dr. Kurt Wilson Named Western Riverside Council of Government’s Next Executive Director
RIVERSIDE, CA – June 25, 2021 – Western Riverside Council of Government’s (WRCOG) Executive Committee, which serves as WRCOG’s decision-making policy board, has appointed Dr.Kurt Wilson as its next Executive Director, replacing long-time Executive Director, Rick Bishop, who retired in early 2021. Dr. Kurt Wilson grew up in the Inland Empire and is a local government expert, advocate, and educator with over a quarter-century of experience leading local government agencies. He is a former City of Rialto Council member, has held senior management positions in five cities across the West Coast, and has served in state and federal capacities including two Gubernatorial appointments from former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
In response to being named as WRCOG’s next Executive Director, Dr. Kurt Wilson stated that, “Professionally, I’m excited to take on such an exciting role and am pleased with the range of challenges and opportunities currently facing WRCOG and the greater Inland Southern California region. Personally, I’m looking forward to being closer to family and rekindling many longstanding relationships with people in the area."
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