For Immediate Release
December 7, 2004

Office of Financial and Insurance Services (OFIS) Commissioner Linda A. Watters named Andy Schor as the new Public Information Officer (PIO) effective Monday, December 6, 2004.

"Andy has a wealth of experience dealing with the press and the public," said Watters. "He will be an asset to OFIS, and will continue to be a dedicated public servant to the citizens of Michigan."

As PIO, Schor's responsibilities will be to share the priorities and initiatives of OFIS with the public. He will work with the media on inquiries and announcements dealing with important financial and insurance services issues in Michigan.

Schor comes to OFIS from the Michigan Legislature, where he served as Legislative/Communications Director for State Representative Paul F. Condino. Prior to that, he served as Legislative/Communications Director for State Senator Gary C. Peters. He also has extensive communications experience through his work on many political campaigns for public office.

In addition to his legislative work, Schor also serves as an elected member of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. He represents the southeast part of the City of Lansing on the Ingham County Commission.

Schor earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan. He lives in Lansing with his wife, Erin Schor, and their son Ryan.