The Hermiston School District has hired a new technology manager and assistant manager, in light of recent changes in the department.

Jeffrey Kelso will be technology manager starting May 15, taking the place of current technology manager Mattias Rahm. Rahm will leave the district June 30.

Kelso is currently the director of computer and network services at Lake Oswego High School. He has 15 years of experience with technology in school settings.

Galen Merkley will be the new assistant technology manager, effective July 1. He will replace Robert Theriault, who will move to a full-time teaching position at Hermiston High School.

Merkley currently serves as a network administrator at the Park City School District in Utah. He has worked in school districts as an IT professional for about 14 years.