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Julia Justus McGinity has been promoted to vice president at Los Angeles-based Berkhemer Clayton Inc., an executive search firm. McGinity, a former advisor to Gov. Pete Wilson, will lead the non-profit leadership practice. She has been with the company since 1999.

Sherwood Partners Inc., a business advisory and consulting firm, has named Stanton Marcus vice president. Marcus will be responsible for advisory, strategy and restructuring services. He previously served as executive vice president of Coast Business Credit.