| State of Missouri | Matt Blunt, Governor |
Administrative Hearing Commission
Truman State Office Building, Room 640
301 West High Street P.O. Box 1557
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Telephone 573/751-2422
Facsimile 573/751-5018
Governor Appoints Doug Ommen to Administrative Hearing Commission
June 6, 2008 (posted)
Gov. Matt Blunt appointed Doug Ommen, the Director of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration to the Administrative Hearing Commission.
"Doug Ommen has been instrumental in improving customer service and efficiency at the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration especially as the department took on more responsibilities over the last three years," Gov. Blunt said. "I am pleased he has agreed to continue his service to the people of our state in this new role and am certain his experience as director will be invaluable to the commission."
"I am deeply grateful to Gov. Blunt for giving me the opportunity to serve Missouri consumers through my work as department director, but I look forward to this new challenge as I continue my service to the citizens of this state," Commissioner Ommen said.
Commissioner Ommen, 50 of Jefferson City, until his recent appointment, served as the director of the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration. Prior to his role as the head of the state agency, he served as the deputy director and general counsel for DIFP. Commissioner Ommen has previously served as Missouri’s securities commissioner from 2000 – 2004, chief counsel for the consumer protection division of the Missouri attorney general’s office from 1993 – 2000, and assistant attorney general from 1986 – 1993. Commissioner Ommen has also served as a member of the Personnel Advisory Board and chairman of the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan board of trustees. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Rockhurst University and a juris doctorate from Saint Louis University.
Commissioner Ommen is serving for a term ending April 18, 2014.
Blunt Nominates Rod Chapel to Administrative Hearing Commission
October 5, 2007 (posted)
JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Matt Blunt today nominated Rod Chapel to a six- year term on the Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission.
Rod has demonstrated his commitment to public service and has the proven experience that will be essential to his role on the Administrative Hearing Commission," Blunt said. "I am pleased he has agreed to continue his service to the people of our state in this new role."
Mr. Chapel, 37 of Jefferson City, is the director of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Prior to his role as the head of the state agency Mr. Chapel worked as the Legal Services Division Director and general counsel for the Department of Revenue. Mr. Chapel previously served as an associate in the Sly James Law Firm. Mr. Chapel holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Oklahoma State University, a juris doctorate from Tulane Law School and a master of laws in taxation from Washington University School of Law.
Mr. Chapel has represented both business and individual litigants in cases relating to breach of contract, employment discrimination and personal injury in both state and federal courts.
The Administrative Hearing Commission is a neutral, independent, administrative tribunal that decides disputes involving state agencies and another party, usually a private person or corporation. The commission typically decides cases after a trial type hearing, listening to evidence and arguments from the state and the other party. Any party, including the state agency, may seek review of the commission’s decision from the judicial branch.
Mr. Chapel will replace Terry Jarrett. His nomination is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending September 12, 2013.
