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The American Association of University Professors has appointed Roger Bowen to succeed Mary Burgan as the association's next general secretary.

Virginia's Institute for Defense and Homeland Security recently named Henry Connors Jr. as its business development director.

The National League of Cities has hired Marilyn Mohrman-Gillis as director of policy and federal relations.

George Herrera, president and chief executive officer of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, recently announced his resignation, effective Jan. 20, 2004.

LaMoyne Hyde, director of the Idaho Department of Commerce, also announced he will resign his position by the end of the year.

Karl Koehler is returning to the Indiana 21st Century Research and Technology Fund to serve as its director.

Jerry Lonergan is Kansas Inc.'s new president.

Dr. Doros Platika is the new chief executive officer of the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse.

Minnesota Technology Inc. has hired Wayne Pletcher as its new president.

Larry Walther has replaced Jim Pickens as director of the Arkansas Department of Economic Development. Pickens retired earlier this month.