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DWR Executive Biographies

Links below provide a biographical sketch, photo, and contact information for each member of DWR's Executive Management.


Lester A. Snow, Director

(Vacant), Chief Deputy Director

Mark Cowin, Deputy Director, Regional Water Planning and Management

Timothy Haines, Deputy Director, California Energy Resources Scheduling

David Gutierrez, Acting Deputy Director, Public Safety & Business Operations

Jim Libonati, Deputy Director, Business Operations

Ralph Torres, Deputy Director, State Water Project

Gerald E. Johns, Deputy Director, Water Resources Planning & Management

Susan Sims, Assistant Director, Public Affairs

Kasey Schimke, Assistant Director, Legislative Affairs

David Sandino, Chief Counsel