The Arizona Corporation Commission voted unanimously on the selection of Matt Neubert as the Interim Executive Director. Neubert will take on the administrative role overseeing day-to-day operations of the nine divisions with the organization.
Former Executive Director Ted Vogt was forced out earlier this month when commissioners discovered that he had conflict of interest.
Neubert served most recently as the Director of the Corporation Commission’s Securities Division for 15 years overseeing 46 employees. Prior to that, Neubert served as Director of Registration and Compliance within the Securities Division.
“I am honored to answer the call to serve in an interim capacity,” said Neubert. “We have a tremendous staff of dedicated individuals who help to inform Commissioners on utility services and rates, railroad and pipeline safety, securities investors, business filings and corporations on a daily basis.”
Commissioners voted on Neubert during Thursday’s Staff Meeting, agreeing to discuss a recruitment plan for a permanent Executive Director during next month’s Staff meeting.
Vogt failed to disclose the fact that his wife, Annie Vogt, who works with lobbying firm Veridus LLC, has done work for one of the state’s largest regulated utility companies.
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