US EditionGov. Jeff Landry appoints familiar face to lead the Louisiana OMV
- On Monday, March 31, 2025, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams as the new commissioner of the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles in Baton Rouge, following the resignation of Dan Casey.
- The leadership change comes as the OMV faces crippling issues statewide, including major delays and system-wide outages impacting services such as license plate issuance, license renewals, and Real ID acquisition, stemming from a software system designed in the 1970s that cannot meet modern demands.
- Landry issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency on March 21 due to the OMV outages, waiving late fees for expired Class E driver's licenses, held by most regular drivers, while acknowledging delays of two hours at DMV offices and month-long appointment backlogs.
- Landry thanked Casey for his service, noting the nearly impossible circumstances he faced with the outdated system, and stated, "I want to sincerely thank Dan Casey for stepping up to serve as the Commissioner of Office of Motor Vehicles at a time when most people would shy away from the position."
- Adams, who previously worked at the OMV, is committed to modernizing the outdated system to better serve the people, and Dale "Ed" Branch, the current chief of staff for the State Fire Marshal's Office, will replace Adams, with Landry emphasizing his commitment to overhauling the OMV and skipping the six-to-nine-month procurement process to expedite modernization before the May 7 REAL ID deadline, although full installation could take several years.
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Gov. Jeff Landry names new Louisiana OMV commissioner
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Gov. Jeff Landry named State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams as the new commissioner of the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. Landry said Deputy Chief/Chief of Staff Dale "Ed" Branch will replace Adams as state fire marshal. Adams aims to return to the state fire marshal's office after he serves the OMV, the governor's office explained. "With a lifelong career in public service and his experience as State Fire Ma…
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