JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced today the appointment of Angela L. Nelson as Director of the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI). Nelson will assume the role of DCI Director effective March 1, 2025, and await Missouri Senate confirmation.
“I am pleased to have Angela joining my Cabinet to lead the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance,” said Governor-Elect Kehoe. “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.”
Most recently, Nelson served as Vice President of Public Affairs and Government Relations for AAA Missouri, following an accomplished 18-year tenure at DCI.
“I am honored to accept this role and look forward to working alongside the Governor-Elect 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,” said Nelson.
Nelson’s professional background sets her apart in the industry, with a career spanning multiple facets of insurance and regulation. She began 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, providing her with a broad and comprehensive perspective on the industry.
Nelson is a sixth generation Missourian and earned a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Management from William Woods University. A headshot of Nelson is attached.
Those interested in serving in the Kehoe Administration may visit Governor-Elect.mo.gov to submit an application to serve in the administration or on a board or commission.
