VALLEY INSIDER

On Feb. 15, the city of Santa Clarita held a ceremony to name the new Cheri Fleming Auto Center Drive near Magic Mountain Parkway. The street commemorates the late Cheri Fleming, who together with her husband Don Fleming bought the Valencia Acura dealership. She also served as a philanthropist in the Santa Clarita Valley. Dignitaries at the ceremony included Mayor Laurene Weste, members of the City Council, Congressman Mike Garcia and Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez. … Amit Pabla has joined Valley Community Healthcare in North Hollywood as chief operating officer. He has more than 10 years of nonprofit health care management experience. “VCH is in a unique position to build health equity among our underserved, marginalized communities through value-based and whole person care; we have the ability to change people’s lives at the grassroots level and this is what inspires me,” he said in a statement. … Commercial real estate brokerage Marcus & Millichap Inc. in Calabasas has hired Biran Patel as national director of the firm’s hospitality division. He will provide investment advice and transaction services for hospitality, lodging, resort, marina and golf properties. Biran previously served as an officer for the Asian American Hotel Owners Association. … Helinet has appointed retired Los Angeles Police officer Jorge Gonzalez as its chief operating officer. Gonzalez will oversee the Van Nuys helicopter company’s operations while spearheading growth through the Helinet Technologies division, which supports law enforcement, public safety and government agencies. Gonzalez is a licensed helicopter pilot with more than 7,000 flight hours. … Employment and labor law firm Roxborough Pomerance Nye & Adreani in Woodland Hills has hired Jennifer Maguire for their litigation team. Maguire previously served six years active duty in the Judge Advocate General’s Corp of the U.S. Navy. … Agoura Hills-based National Veterinary Associates, a support company for animal hospitals and clinics, has appointed Tami Majer as chief people officer. She will lead the company’s efforts to attract the best veterinarians, pet care professionals and business leaders while furthering NVA’s investment in people, teams and culture. Majer previously led HR at Banfield Pet Hospital, Danone North America and 24 Hour Fitness.