September 7, 2018 -- Santa Monica has hired a "Chief People Officer" who will assume the post of Human Resources director and work to engage and energize the City's workforce, City officials announced Friday.

Lori Gentles -- who will assume the $216,264-a-year post on December 28 -- will replace HR director Donna Peter who will retire September 21 after ten years on the job. Christina Winting will serve on an interim basis.

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