Governor Parson Announces Mick Campbell as Acting Director of Department of Commerce and Insurance

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that Mick Campbell will take over as the Acting Director of the Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) effective January 1, 2025. He currently serves as the Commissioner of Finance for DCI.

"We have announced that Mick Campbell will serve as acting director of the Department of Commerce and Insurance for the remainder of our administration," Governor Parson said. "Mick answered our call to serve as Commissioner of Finance in 2022, and we thank him for answering our call now. He has impressed us with his leadership and we are confident in his ability to lead DCI for the remainder of my time in office."

Mr. Campbell has served as the Commissioner of Finance since being appointed by Governor Parson in June 2023. He steps temporarily into the role previously held by Director Chlora Lindley-Myers who announced her retirement effective December 31.

Prior to his role as Commissioner of Finance, Mick had been serving as Acting Commissioner since January 2022 and previously held the role of Deputy Commissioner. He has been with the Division of Finance since 2004. A lifelong Missouri resident and native of Mt. Vernon, he holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Administrative Management from Missouri State University.