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Bill Richardson, Governor-elect of New Mexico, has named Rick Homans as secretary of the state's Economic Development Department.
Fritz Bittenbender will become president of the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Association in December.
The New Hampshire High Technology Council has announced Paul Houle is the new president and chief executive officer and Mary Collins will serve as executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Gary Mahn, director of the Idaho Department of Commerce, has announced he will resign from the position at the end of the year.
Pam McDonough, director of the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs for the past four years, has been appointed to the Illinois Labor Relations Board by outgoing Governor George Ryan. Joseph Hannon will serve as the department's director for the remainder of Ryan's term, which ends in January.
Carla Patterson is the new director of the Nebraska Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
Cian Robinson, executive director of Infotech Niagara, has left the position to consult privately.
Carolyn Stark is the new director of the Austin Technology Council, filling the position vacated by Paul Toprac.
Lara L. Vande Walle is the new president of the Washington DC Technology Council (DC Tech).