Jeff Nelson Named DWC Commissioner

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Jeff Nelson as commissioner of the Division of Workers’ Compensation for a term that will run through Feb. 1, 2023. Nelson most recently served as director of external relations for the DWC, a position he has held since October 2016. He was previously a senior campaign consultant for U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, executive aide to former Gov. Rick Perry and a legislative aide to state Sen. Tommy Williams. Nelson is also a board member of the Southern Association of Workers’ Compensation Administrators. He received a bachelor’s degree fro...