San Bernardino County has bolstered its leadership ranks with the addition of former San Diego County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Michael Vu to fill a new assistant executive officer position. Meanwhile, the county offered a warm farewell to retiring Assistant Executive Officer Diana Alexander and named Deputy Executive Officer Gilbert Ramos to succeed her.
Michael Vu
Michael Vu is an accomplished executive with over 28 years of experience, including nearly 18 years serving in the capacity of registrar of voters and assistant chief administrative officer at the County of San Diego. Vu has extensive experience with governmental budgeting, elections administration and policy implementation.
His leadership style focuses on collaboration, ethics and extensive communication. In San Bernardino County, Vu will oversee Agriculture/Weights & Measures, the County Library system, the County Museum system, Project & Facilities Management, Public Works, Regional Parks and the Registrar of Voters.
“I look forward to Michael being a valuable addition to the county’s leadership team,” said County Chief Executive Officer Luther Snoke.
“I am so excited to come aboard and advance the vision of the Board of Supervisors and CEO Snoke and rolling up my sleeves with the 20,000+ county employees to serve the residents of the county,” Vu said.
Gilbert Ramos
Gilbert Ramos has more than 32 years of service to San Bernardino County, including serving as director of Transitional Assistance.
“Gilbert has continued to demonstrate strong leadership and a commitment to supporting departments in achieving their vision and goals,” Snoke said.
Ramos will oversee Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian, Child Support Services, First 5, the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, Preschool Services, Transitional Assistance and Veterans Affairs.
The County Administrative Officer leadership structure can be viewed at https://main.sbcounty.gov/about-cao/.
Diana Alexander
Diana Alexander retired last month after 32 years of service to the county and its residents. Before serving as an assistant executive officer, Alexander served as a deputy executive officer, director of Preschool Services, assistant director of Transitional Assistance, and as the county’s chief learning officer.
Also notable was Alexander’s work in partnering with Cal State San Bernardino in establishing a master’s in public administration cohort for county employees and her transformative work with the County Vision leadership team, including launching and leading the Equity Element Group.
“Diana was at the heart of an endless array of diverse initiatives that enriched the lives of countless San Bernardino County residents and employees over more than three decades,” Snoke said. “Compassionate and effective public service is her trademark and who she is. Diana has left a fine example for us to follow.”
“Diana, it has truly been a pleasure for all of us to work with you,” Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe said when the board honored Alexander during the March 25 board meeting. “We congratulate you on your years of service to the community.”
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