Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced on Wednesday that the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Board of Directors has appointed Angelique McClendon as the new Commissioner of DDS, effective May 1.

McClendon has previously served as General Counsel and Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, focusing on legal and regulatory issues for the agency. She takes over from Spencer Moore, who has served for over 30 years.

Governor Kemp congratulated McClendon on her promotion and expressed confidence in her ability to improve services at the agency. He also thanked Spencer Moore for his contributions, highlighting his role in enhancing the state’s logistics network and modernizing DDS operations.

McClendon will officially become Commissioner on May 1, 2025. She joined DDS in 2015 and has a background as an Assistant Solicitor and an Assistant Attorney General. McClendon has been involved in significant state initiatives, including Georgia’s Digital Driver’s License. She is a mother of two, originally from Decatur, and holds degrees from Xavier University and Georgia State University.