Christian Jackstadt was named Acting Commissioner in April 2026. He previously served as Executive Deputy Commissioner starting in March 2022.
In that role, Mr. Jackstadt oversaw the agency’s day-to-day operations, and he has been instrumental in advancing its strategic goals. Under his guidance, the agency renewed its focus on customer service, improved its organizational culture and successfully completed the first half of the largest technology modernization project in DMV history. He has worked with the leadership team to shatter perceptions of DMV by providing simplified, effective and responsive government services.
Prior to joining DMV, Mr. Jackstadt served as the Deputy Director of State Operations in the Executive Chamber, overseeing the daily operations of state agencies, authorities and public benefit corporations. In that role he was integral in the COVID-19 response effort as he led all state-run vaccination and testing operations, and he assisted with key recovery efforts to stabilize New York after the pandemic.
Mr. Jackstadt also previously served as an associate commissioner for the NYS Office of General Services, managing projects, overseeing state real estate, risk assessment, and cybersecurity.
The Acting Commissioner holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Syracuse University.
In that role, Mr. Jackstadt oversaw the agency’s day-to-day operations, and he has been instrumental in advancing its strategic goals. Under his guidance, the agency renewed its focus on customer service, improved its organizational culture and successfully completed the first half of the largest technology modernization project in DMV history. He has worked with the leadership team to shatter perceptions of DMV by providing simplified, effective and responsive government services.
Prior to joining DMV, Mr. Jackstadt served as the Deputy Director of State Operations in the Executive Chamber, overseeing the daily operations of state agencies, authorities and public benefit corporations. In that role he was integral in the COVID-19 response effort as he led all state-run vaccination and testing operations, and he assisted with key recovery efforts to stabilize New York after the pandemic.
Mr. Jackstadt also previously served as an associate commissioner for the NYS Office of General Services, managing projects, overseeing state real estate, risk assessment, and cybersecurity.
The Acting Commissioner holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Syracuse University.
