RIVERSIDE – (INT) – George Johnson has been appointed county CEO, the top executive officer.

Johnson, 56, succeeds Jay Orr who is retiring to accept a teaching position with Claremont Graduate University.

Johnson has been Orr’s assistant for the past 5-years and has and has worked for Riverside County for 26 years. Previously, he was director of the Transportation and Land Management Agency and director of the Transportation Department.

Johnson’s appointment was announced Tuesday following a closed session of County Supervisors.

“We couldn’t have picked a better man,” Supervisors Chairman John Tavaglione said. “George knows the organization well and brings stability as we work to transform county operations during difficult financial times”.

Johnson will take over June 8th.

Story Date: May 26, 2017