SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown on Aug. 26 announced the appointment of Bruce Saito, 64, of Long Beach as director of the California Conservation Corps.
Saito has been executive director emeritus and senior advisor at the Los Angeles Conservation Corps since 2014, where he has held several positions since 1985, including executive director and deputy director.
He was program manager at the California Conservation Corps from 1976 to 1986.
Saito is a member of the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, Los Angeles River Revitalization Corporation and the California Prison Industry Authority.
This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $154,795. Saito is a Democrat.