Governor Abbott Appoints Simmons To Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board Of Directors

January 29, 2019 | Austin, Texas | Appointment

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ron Simmons to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors for a term set to expire on July 1, 2023. The company provides a stable, competitive source of workers' compensation insurance for Texas employers, acts as an insurer of last resort, and helps to prevent on-the-job injuries and illnesses and minimize their consequences.

Ron Simmons of Carrollton is chairman of the Retirement Advisors of America and a former State Representative for District 65. He is a former board member of the American Legislative Exchange Council and has served on the Education Commission of the States. Additionally, he is the former vice chairman of the Autism Society of America. Simmons received a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Dallas Baptist University.

This appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.