Oakridge Neighborhood appoints new president and CEO

Deidre DeJear appointed president & CEO of Oakridge Neighborhood, aiming to continue its impactful work in the heart of Des Moines.

Oakridge Neighborhood has announced its new president and CEO, Deidre DeJear. DeJear owns Caleo Enterprises and serves as a board member for several organizations. The Oakridge Neighborhood’s Board of Directors announced the news Tuesday, Sept. 3. The position was previously held by the late Teree Caldwell-Johnson. Deidre DeJear will take on her new role with Oakridge Neighborhood in October.

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Shimae Obie is the CEO of Obie VA Services, a full-service virtual assistant firm located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Obie is also a news assistant at Black Iowa News.