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Biography
 As Director of California's Department of General Services (DGS), Will Bush oversees the department's six divisions, 23 operational offices, more than 4,000 employees and a budget in excess of one billion dollars. This includes: managing the State's real estate, purchasing, service agreements, publishing, telecommunications and transportation programs, school board allocations, claims adjudication, administrative hearings, insurance and risk management policies, and building planning and design.
With so many assets at his disposal, Bush has made it a priority to foster an energy and resource efficient environment and to promote the idea of "working green" in and outside of the Ziggurat. In accordance with Arnold Schwarzenegger's Green Building Plan, Bush wants DGS to lead by example.
Prior to his appointment at DGS, Bush served as Undersecretary of the State and Consumer Services Agency (SCSA) starting in March of 2006. At the SCSA, Bush oversaw the delivery of services to internal and external State clients. He also oversaw the activities of numerous departments including: Consumer Affairs, General Services, Fair Employment and Housing, Franchise Tax Board, Public Employees' Retirement System, State Personnel Board, Technology Services, California African American Museum and the Office of the Insurance Advisor.
Bush has dedicated more than 30 years to state service and has delivered successful innovations throughout his career. He served as a catalyst in improving technology and customer service at the Franchise Tax Board by creating Web-based customer service programs including CalFile, Direct Deposit, and Web Pay. He also established an alternative procurement process, whereby the "best value" for California is assured. Bush continues his quest to make a difference at DGS by connecting the separate departments as one community. He values his relationship with each employee, and provides an open door policy to better serve the department. Described by his colleagues as the man who knows everyone by name, Bush is a charismatic leader and a devoted husband and father.
He also possesses a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration/accounting from California State University, Sacramento and is a graduate of the State & Local Executive Institute, Graduate School of Public Policy from the University of California Berkeley.
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Director Bush in the News
Green Means Gold for State Health Buildings
"Designed and built as models of sustainability, these buildings are a showcase for green building operations, as well as healthy, more productive places to work and conduct the public's business," said Will Bush, director of the Department of General Services.
State's First Renovated Building Gets Green Designation
"I'm excited that our march to green State buildings continues today in this historic building along Capitol Mall in the shadow of our State Capitol. DGS is committed to continuing the push to increase energy efficiency throughout all State buildings," said DGS Director Will Bush.
State Breaks Ground on New Central Plant
"Each day State workers across downtown Sacramento expect one simple thing – to stay cool when it is hot and warm when it is cold and the new Central Plant will allow DGS to continue to make this happen each day," said DGS Director Will Bush. "What is even more important is that the new Plant will allow us to do this while saving energy, conserving water, and protecting the environment."
Will Bush, the state's 'business manager,' rides herd on sprawling DGS (Capitol Weekly - October 25, 2007)
Will Bush doesn't come off as much of a complainer--for one thing, he probably doesn't have the time. Being the director of a company with 4,000 employees and a budget of over half a billion dollars doesn't leave a lot of room for whining. But when the head of the California Department of General Services is asked why he's slowly rotating his left arm in circles before sitting down for a morning interview, he doesn't hesitate to share the whole story.
State Agencies, Employees Awarded for Excellence in Doing Business with California Small and Disabled Veterans Businesses
"Across State government we are all working to meet the Governor's goal to push more State business to small businesses and disabled veterans businesses," said DGS Director Will Bush. "These agencies and individuals are the leaders in that effort."
State Signs Historic Document for California Small Businesses
"This new program will positively impact tens of thousands of small firms throughout California," said Will Bush, Director of the Department of General Services. "We are committed to making sure that those of us in State government continue to do everything we can to help create new small business opportunities, grow existing businesses, and encourage other State agencies to do more business with small businesses."
Regulations Passed to Begin Funding "Green Schools" for California
"The Governor supported Proposition 1D and is committed to taking action to ensure new California schools and existing facilities make the improvements necessary to benefit the environment," said DGS Director Will Bush. "Greener schools offer a far better environment for California's kids to learn in."
Golden State Agencies Receive Green Awards
"The time has come for the State of California to buy green and EPEAT has given us the tool to push vendors to provide us with "greener" products," said DGS Director Will Bush. "I encourage the general public to buy EPEAT registered products as well and realize the same energy savings and environmental benefits we are seeing in State government."
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