Acting Director Pete Cervinka
Pete Cervinka has been named the Acting Director of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). He has more than 25 years of leadership experience serving Californians across different state agencies.
He enters this role following the retirement of former Director Nancy Bargmann in early September. You can read his bio on the Director’s Page of the DDS website.
Chief Deputy Director Michi Gates We are excited to share that Michi Gates has been appointed as the Chief Deputy Director for Program Services. Michi brings over 27 years of experience at regional centers to the position. For the past 6 years, she was Executive Director at Kern Regional Center (KRC). You can read her bio in Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement on Michi’s appointment.
