San Joaquin County supervisors name Sandy Regalo interim county administrator
Mar. 27—Sandy Regalo, who has served in various roles with San Joaquin County for the last 10 years, was named interim county administrator on Tuesday, following the termination of Jerome Wilverding earlier this month.
The appointment was made unanimously during Tuesday's supervisor meeting and Regalo will serve in the role until a permanent administrator is named. Regalo was appointed to step three of a five-step salary range for the position, with an annual salary of $331,793.
"Sandy Regalo has been a steady and constant presence in San Joaquin County over the past 10 years," Board Chairman Miguel Villapudua said. "On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Sandy for her willingness to step into this new position and continue her service to the people of San Joaquin County."
Regalo most recently served as an assistant county administrator. Her areas of responsibility have included oversight of budget, management of American Rescue Plan Program (ARPA) funding, crisis management, emergency planning and contingencies, retirement, and serving as a member of the Treasury Oversight Committee. Prior to coming to San Joaquin County, she served 15 years in management roles in neighboring Stanislaus County.
"I want to thank the Board of Supervisors for their confidence in me," Regalo said. "As I have told them individually, I am here to serve the people of San Joaquin County. Public service has been an enduring passion of mine throughout my career. County government is an entry point for our residents to access critical services, and the work that we do ensures a good quality of life. As an administrator, I take my role as a steward of public responsibility and funds seriously, to maximize the impact of our tax dollars for the people and businesses of our County."
Regalo is married and she and her spouse live in Ripon, where they raised their two children. A long-time county resident, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
When asked her favorite thing about the county, she replied, "San Joaquin County is a gem! We are centrally located and a thriving agricultural hub for all of California. The best aspect of San Joaquin County, however, is its people, and I am incredibly grateful to serve the diverse and hard-working residents of our community."
