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David Gutierrez , Acting Deputy Director
Public Safety & Business Operations

David Gutierrez was appointed Acting Deputy Director for Public Safety and Security on January 7, 2008 and has worked for the Department for over 27 years. Most of his experience has been with the Division of Safety of Dams, but he has also worked on a variety of assignments including the technical expert for the Paterno case and most recently the Assistant Director, Strategic Planning overseeing the business operations of the Department. David has worked on various national boards and committees to improve dam safety and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Association of State Dam Safety Officials. He is a registered Civil and Geotechnical Professional Engineer in the State of California. David received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California State University, Sacramento and his Master of Science in Civil Engineering specializing in geotechnical and hydrologic engineering also from California State University, Sacramento.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

California Department of Water Resources
P.O. Box 942836, Room 1115-19
Sacramento, CA 94236-0001

Street Address:

1416 - 9th Street, Room 1115-19
Sacramento, CA 95814

Ruth Del Mugnaio, Executive Secretary
Telephone: (916) 653-9502
E-Mail Address: ruthd@water.ca.gov
Mailing Address: Same as above