Gov. Brian Kemp has announced the appointment of Angelique McClendon as the new commissioner for the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).
The announcement was made on Wednesday, and McClendon is expected to officially take on her new role starting May 1.
Governor Kemp, along with the DDS Board of Directors, approved McClendon’s appointment. In his statement, he expressed his confidence in her ability to lead the agency, highlighting her experience and dedication to serving Georgia.
“On behalf of hardworking Georgians, I want to congratulate Angelique McClendon on her promotion to Commissioner of the Department of Driver Services,” Kemp said. “With an extensive career serving both DDS and the people of our state, I know she will be a great asset in ensuring that those who interact with one of our most prominent state agencies have an efficient and smooth experience.”
McClendon will be stepping into the role after Spencer Moore, the former commissioner, retired following 30 years of service. Governor Kemp also took a moment to acknowledge Moore’s significant contributions. “Marty, the girls and I also want to thank Spencer Moore for his many years of service to our state,” he added.
“His efforts as DDS Commissioner have helped grow our nationally-ranked logistics network, put the state government’s best foot forward when serving the hardworking people of Georgia, and modernize operations at an agency that directly interacts with citizens in every community of our state.”
A Decatur native, McClendon first joined DDS in 2015 as general counsel and was later promoted to Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Legal and Regulatory Affairs.
Before her work with DDS, McClendon began her legal career in 2005 as an assistant solicitor in DeKalb County. From 2008 to 2015, she worked as an assistant attorney general for the state of Georgia.
In addition to her legal experience, McClendon has served in leadership roles with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, where she contributed to the creation of national policies related to driver’s license administration and identity management.
McClendon, a mother of two, currently resides in Rockdale County. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana and earned her Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University College of Law.