STOCKTON — Ripon resident Sandy Regalo was named Interim County Administrator by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

The unanimous appointment followed the termination of the contract with Jerome Wilverding.

Regalo will serve in this role until a permanent county administrator is named.

“Sandy Regalo has been a steady and constant presence in San Joaquin County over the past 10 years,” said Board Chairman Miguel Villapudua. “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Sandy for her willingness to step into this new position and continue her service to the people of San Joaquin County.”

Regalo has served in various roles in the County Administrator’s Office, most recently as an Assistant County Administrator.

Her areas of responsibility have included oversight of budget, management of American Rescue Plan Program (ARPA) funding, crisis management, emergency planning and contingencies, retirement, and serving as a member of the Treasury Oversight Committee.

Prior to coming to San Joaquin County, she served 15 years in management roles in neighboring Stanislaus County.

“County government is an entry point for our residents to access critical services, and the work that we do ensures a good quality of life,” Regalo said. “As an administrator, I take my role as a steward of public responsibility and funds seriously, to maximize the impact of our tax dollars for the people and businesses of our County.”

Regalo is married; she and her spouse live in Ripon, where they raised their two children.

The County Administrator implements the financial, budgetary, and legislative decisions made by the Board, and advises the Board on fiscal and budgetary matters.

Regalo was appointed to step three of a five step salary range for the position, with an annual salary of $331,793.02.