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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
03/23/2006

Governor Schwarzenegger Appoints George Valverde
Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of George Valverde as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles.

"George has a wealth of experience that qualifies him to serve the people of California in this important position," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "His background in fiscal and operational management will be an asset as he works to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of the DMV to California's drivers and vehicle owners."

Valverde has served the State of California for thirty years, much if it in managerial roles, with a focus on operations and budget issues. He has served the State and Consumer Services Agency (SCSA) as undersecretary since 2004. Valverde was previously deputy secretary for fiscal operations from 1995 to 2003. Prior to his tenure with State and Consumer Services, he served in the Department of Finance as an assistant program budget manager of the Capitol Outlay Unit from 1990 to 1995, principal program budget analyst from 1985 to 1990 and budget analyst from 1981 to 1985.

"I am honored that the Governor has given me the opportunity to continue to serve his administration in this new capacity," said Valverde. "I am committed to building on the department's recent success in streamlining operations and creating a more customer-friendly DMV."

Valverde, 57, of Sacramento, earned a masters degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Riverside. He has also attended Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $123,255. Valverde is a Democrat.

The mission of the Department of Motor Vehicles is to administer the motor vehicle laws, protect and secure the public interest and serve the public. The Department registers the approximately 26 million vehicles in the state and licenses more than 20 million drivers.

GOVERNOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95814 · (916) 445-2841