IMPERIAL COUNTY
Executive Office
Imperial County
Executive Office
County Executive Staff
Dr. Kathleen Lang
County Executive Officer
Dr. Kathleen Lang serves as the County Executive Officer for Imperial County, bringing more than 25 years of experience in local government and public-sector healthcare administration. A longtime Imperial Valley resident, Dr. Lang has held leadership roles across County departments and the private sector, with expertise in strategic planning, program implementation, fiscal management, and organizational leadership.
Prior to her appointment in June 2025, Dr. Lang worked with Health Net and the Imperial County Local Health Authority Commission, where she helped implement major Medi-Cal initiatives impacting over 100,000 residents. She previously served as Deputy Director of Health and Support Services at the Imperial County Public Health Department, overseeing core operations and leading the County through major events including the H1N1 pandemic, the 2008 financial crisis, and post-earthquake recovery efforts.
Dr. Lang’s career reflects a strong commitment to collaborative governance, accountability, and service to the community. As County Executive Officer, she oversees County operations and works closely with the Board of Supervisors and departments to ensure efficient, transparent, and responsive public services for Imperial County residents.
Bari Bean
Assistant County Executive Officer
Bari Bean serves as Assistant County Executive Officer for Imperial County, where she provides leadership on countywide strategic initiatives, community services, and growth-related efforts. She continues to lead the County’s natural resource and development initiatives and serves as the County Development Concierge, working across departments and with external partners to advance coordinated, responsible development.
Prior to her appointment as Assistant County Executive Officer, Bean served as Deputy County Executive Officer for Natural Resources and held multiple intergovernmental roles, including Tribal Liaison, Regional Innovation Officer, and California Lithium Ombudsman. In these roles, she supported policy development, legislative coordination, and economic development frameworks that strengthened interdepartmental collaboration and aligned County priorities with state, federal, and private-sector partners.
Bean brings experience across the public and private sectors, including work in the energy industry, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and government advocacy. She holds an Executive MBA in Energy from the University of Oklahoma, a master’s degree from Georgetown University, and a business certification from Harvard University.
Mayra Widmann
Deputy CEO of Budget & Finance
Bari Bean serves as Assistant County Executive Officer for Imperial County, where she provides leadership on countywide strategic initiatives, community services, and growth-related efforts. She continues to lead the County’s natural resource and development initiatives and serves as the County Development Concierge, working across departments and with external partners to advance coordinated, responsible development.
Prior to her appointment as Assistant County Executive Officer, Bean served as Deputy County Executive Officer for Natural Resources and held multiple intergovernmental roles, including Tribal Liaison, Regional Innovation Officer, and California Lithium Ombudsman. In these roles, she supported policy development, legislative coordination, and economic development frameworks that strengthened interdepartmental collaboration and aligned County priorities with state, federal, and private-sector partners.
Bean brings experience across the public and private sectors, including work in the energy industry, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and government advocacy. She holds an Executive MBA in Energy from the University of Oklahoma, a master’s degree from Georgetown University, and a business certification from Harvard University.
Carlos Lopez
Deputy of Economic Development
Bari Bean serves as Assistant County Executive Officer for Imperial County, where she provides leadership on countywide strategic initiatives, community services, and growth-related efforts. She continues to lead the County’s natural resource and development initiatives and serves as the County Development Concierge, working across departments and with external partners to advance coordinated, responsible development.
Prior to her appointment as Assistant County Executive Officer, Bean served as Deputy County Executive Officer for Natural Resources and held multiple intergovernmental roles, including Tribal Liaison, Regional Innovation Officer, and California Lithium Ombudsman. In these roles, she supported policy development, legislative coordination, and economic development frameworks that strengthened interdepartmental collaboration and aligned County priorities with state, federal, and private-sector partners.
Bean brings experience across the public and private sectors, including work in the energy industry, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and government advocacy. She holds an Executive MBA in Energy from the University of Oklahoma, a master’s degree from Georgetown University, and a business certification from Harvard University.
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