Executive Branch

Chandra L. Wallar - County Executive Officer 

Chandra L. Wallar was appointed County Administrator by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors in October, 2010. She is responsible to the Board for the sound and efficient management of the County government, pursuant to Board policy and the adopted budget.

Ms. Wallar has over 28 years of experience in managing programs in local government. She has held Director of Public Works positions in cities such as Decatur, IL ; Jefferson City, MO; and Little Rock , AR. Ms. Wallar joined the County of San Diego in 1999 as Assistant Director of Public Works. Ms. Wallar earned a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at the University of Illinois.

Renée Bahl - Assistant CEO

Terri Nisich - Assistant CEO

Tom Alvarez - Budget Director

Dennis Bozanich - Assistant to the CEO

Support Staff:

Sonia Thompson, Executive Secretary
sthompson@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

Cam Van Wingerden, Executive Secretary
cvanwingerden@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

If you would like to contact any of the executives, please e-mail us at cao@co.santa-barbara.ca.us or call: (805)568-3400 fax: 568-3414.