Val Wood Appointed Chief Deputy Recorder/County Clerk

San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk Ernie Dronenburg announced today that he has appointed Val Wood as Chief Deputy Recorder/County Clerk.

"Val comes to us from Washington State where she had over 25 years experience in government records management, recording, and information technology," said Dronenburg. "She has held positions as the King County Deputy Director of Records and Licensing Services in Seattle, Washington, Deputy State Archivist and Director of Corporations and Charities under Washington’s Secretary of State, Sam Reed, and as Recording Manager in two Washington counties. In addition, Ms. Wood has held information technology positions in both the public and private sector." continued Dronenburg.

Ms. Wood earned a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Technology from the University of Washington. She is also a Certified Archivist and a Director for the National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators.

"Val is excited to join our team and lead the Recorder/Clerk staff," said Dronenburg. "As I continue to improve customer service and increase efficiencies, Val’s public and private sector experience in recording, records management, and information technology will be invaluable," stated Dronenburg.