CHASS faculty and staff,

Following recent retirements, I am pleased to announce interim appointments to two key staff positions within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS).

Interim Chief Information Officer

Ray Holguin will serve as Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) for CHASS following the retirement of James Lin. Ray is a proud UCR alumnus with a degree in Computer Engineering. He began his career in CHASS as a student intern under James Lin’s mentorship and transitioned into a career staff role in 2005. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer, Ray brings deep institutional knowledge and a strong commitment to our mission. In this interim capacity, Ray will provide essential leadership and continuity for our IT operations, and we are confident in his ability to guide our team during this transitional period.

Ray can be reached at raymond.holguin@ucr.edu.

Interim Facilities Director

David Schuster will serve as Interim Facilities Director for CHASS following Paul Richardson’s retirement. David currently works in the UCR Library as a Facilities Supervisor, a role in which he has developed extensive campus-wide connections and a strong understanding of university facilities operations. His experience and relationships across campus will be instrumental in ensuring continuity and supporting CHASS facilities' needs during this transition period.

David can be reached at David.schuster@ucr.edu.

Please join me in thanking Ray and David for stepping into these important interim roles. We appreciate their leadership and dedication as we work toward permanent appointments.

Cindy Williams
Assistant Dean and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences