Angela Nelson is the new director of Missouri’s Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) as of March 1.
Nelson’s appointment to the position was announced by Gov. Mike Kehoe.
“I am pleased to have Angela joining my cabinet to lead the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance,” Kehoe said in a press release. “With her extensive industry experience, she is uniquely equipped to lead the department. I am confident that, together, we can promote fairness, transparency, and protect Missouri consumers.”
“I am honored to accept this role and look forward to working alongside the governor and the dedicated team at DCI to ensure that we continue to protect consumers, foster a fair and competitive business environment, and promote transparency across industries,” Nelson said in a release.
Prior to being named DCI director, Nelson most recently served as vice president of public affairs and government relations for AAA Missouri, following an 18-year tenure at DCI.
Nelson began her career as an insurance agent before serving as an insurance regulator with DCI, then as the department’s director of the Market Regulation Division and as the director of the Consumer Affairs Division. Nelson also held roles with both health and property and casualty insurance companies.