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The OES, as it's called for short, is a key unit within the sheriff's office that interfaces with the public during fires, floods, power outages and — yes — pandemics. Many residents have utilized the OES' vcemergency.com website or signed up for the county's emergency alerts.

Maynard has worked for the OES since 2011, when he started as the alert and warning coordinator. For the past seven years, he has overseen the agency's operations, training and finance functions.

The new OES leader is no stranger to local disaster. Maynard has been on hand for wildfires, mudslides, oil spills and the Borderline mass shooting. He is bright, strategic, collaborative and extremely hardworking — everything you want in an emergency manager and leader."

Patrick has exhibited tremendous leadership during numerous major incidents affecting the residents of Ventura County during the past nine years. He has the skillset to handle any major emergency and has forged the necessary relationships to activate all of the right resources to solve a problem.

Maynard has taken the helm during a critical time when one of the greatest challenges confronts Ventura County residents: the coronavirus pandemic.