February 14, 2007

Bonner picked for BTH

The governor has picked Dale Bonner, a lawyer and former Pete Wilson aide, as the next Secretary for Business, Transportation and Housing. Here is his bio, from the governor's office:

Bonner has served as a partner in the law firm Epstein Becker & Green since 2002, where he specializes in government contracts, health care law and represents domestic and foreign technology and services firms in state and local procurement matters. From 1999 to 2002, he was of counsel to the law firm Hogan & Hartson. Prior to going into private practice, Bonner served in the public sector as commissioner for the California Department of Corporations from 1998 to 1999 and deputy secretary and general counsel for BT&H from 1996 to 1998. At the Department of Corporations, he was responsible for overseeing the regulation of California's corporate securities, financial services and managed care industries. Bonner previously was deputy legal affairs secretary in the Office of Governor Pete Wilson from 1992 to 1996. He serves on the California Science Center Board of Directors and is a past member of the BT&H Expert Review Panel, Los Angeles City Ethics Commission and California Performance Review Commission. He became a member of the California State Bar in 1991.

"I have had a life-long interest in public service and am honored Governor Schwarzenegger has chosen me for this position," said Bonner. "I look forward to working with the Governor, who has been visionary in his efforts to rebuild California's infrastructure and stimulate our economy."

Bonner, 41, of Los Angeles, earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Georgetown University Law Center and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California.

The job pays $157K and requires Senate confirmation.

Posted by dweintraub on February 14, 2007 2:41 PM