Yesterday, Missouri Governor, Matt Blunt, nominated Doug Ommen to the state’s Administrative Hearing Commission (the “Commission”). The Commission is a neutral, independent, administrative tribunal. The Commission hears cases that are appeals from decisions of other Missouri agencies, as well as cases that an agency or private person brings before the Commission. The Commission has jurisdiction over 100 statutorily specified matters, including tax, professional licensing and Medicaid provider issues.
Ommen currently serves as the Director of the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Regulation (“DIFP”). Prior to assuming the position as Director of DIFP, Ommen was its deputy director and general counsel. Ommen has also served as commissioner of securities at the Secretary of State’s Office from 2001-2004 and has fourteen years of experience in the consumer protection division of the Missouri Attorney General’s office.
Ommen would replace June Doughty. His nomination is subject to confirmation by the state Senate.