Will Bush Appointed Director of California Department of General Services

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Will Bush as the director of the Department of General Services (DGS).

"Will's background in state government and management experience will be invaluable to the Department of General Services," said Schwarzenegger.  "He shares my dedication to ensuring state government is efficient and I am confident he will manage this department in the best interest of our state government and all Californians."

Bush has served as the interim director for DGS since January 2007 and undersecretary for the State and Consumer Services Agency (SCSA) since 2006.  As the SCSA undersecretary, he oversees 16 departments and 40 boards and commissions responsible for civil rights enforcement, consumer protection and the licensing of 2.3 million Californians in more than 230 different professions. From 1975 to 2006, Bush served in a number of different capacities at the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), before leaving as the interim executive officer. Positions he previously held at FTB include assistant executive officer/chief deputy, assistant executive officer of operations and enterprise technology, director of  taxpayer information systems, director of communications and public affairs and tax auditor/administrator.  

"I am honored Governor Schwarzenegger has asked me to continue serving the people of California as the director of DGS," said Bush. "I look forward to finding creative and efficient ways of meeting the needs of Californians while providing many of the state's internal support services."

Bush, 55, of Elk Grove, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from California State University, Sacramento.  This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $150,112. Bush is a Republican.

DGS is the state's business agent and performs a broad array of services for the public and its government customers. The department consists of six divisions, 23 operational offices, 4,000 employees and a budget in excess of half a billion dollars. Its diverse functions include e-commerce and telecommunications; management of state-owned and leased properties; and architectural approval of local schools and other state buildings.  DGS provides most of the state's printing needs, manages the vehicle fleet and oversees the state's procurement of supplies needed by other state agencies.