» Ralph A. Aleman has been named market vice president in charge of Tenet Healthcare's hospital network in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

» U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Miami) has been named chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, a non-partisan, non-profit public policy, research and educational institute.

» Former Miami Beach City Manager Roger Carlton has been hired as a Miami-Dade assistant county manager.

» Port of Miami Director Charles Towsley has stepped down after eight years to work as a consultant in the marine industry.