It's old news but he's now officially at his desk.
They write on Linked In 2 January 2026
Today, the Department of Cannabis Control welcomed Clint Kellum as its Director.
Kellum was sworn in this morning and brings extensive experience in state government, including leadership roles in budgeting, finance, and public administration, supporting the department’s mission to promote a safe, legal, and well-regulated cannabis market in California.
Who is Clint Kellum?
He runs under the radar even AI couldn't find out much about him except for the odd cursory social media posts> It's obvious they have brought him in for finance but how will he be on the public facing side of things?
Here's what Newsom said back in November
Governor Newsom announces appointments 11.26.2025
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Clint Kellum, of Sacramento, has been appointed Director of the California Department of Cannabis Control. Kellum has been the Chief Deputy Director at the California Department of Cannabis Control since 2025. He was the Chief Deputy Executive Director at the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank from 2021 to 2025. Kellum held multiple positions at the California Department of Finance from 2011 to 2021, including Assistant Program Budget Manager, Principal Program Budget Analyst, and Finance Budget Analyst. He held multiple roles at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from 2008 to 2010, including Staff Services Manager I, Associate Budget Analyst, and Staff Services Analyst. Kellum was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2006 to 2007. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from California State University, Sacramento. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $229,537. Kellum is registered without party preference.
