Manuel R. Espinoza*

Manuel R. Espinoza is an alcohol beverage consultant with GrayRobinson. He was appointed by Secretary Maria Contreras-Sweet on July 15, 2000, as the Interim Director of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and was responsible for the administration of the Department’s headquarters office, 26 field offices, 473 employees and a budget of $36 million. Manuel began his public service career in 1965 as an Investigator Trainee with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. He has held various line positions within the Department during the last 36 years including Chief Deputy Director from 1991 to 2000. 

* Denotes non-attorney professional