JEFFERSON CITY - December 27, 2007 - Gov. Matt Blunt today announced Omar Davis will head the Department of Revenue and Todd Smith will serve as the director of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. "Both Omar Davis and Todd Smith have helped me reduce the size of state government by answering my call to implement new efficiencies and reduce fraud and waste all while improving customer service for Missourians," Gov. Blunt said. "I am confident they will continue to make significant and valuable contributions to benefit our state and provide Missourians with accountable and transparent government services that provide the best value for every dollar we invest."
Mr. Davis, 32 of Columbia, will leave his post as the director of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to head up the Department of Revenue. He previously served as the director of Legal Services Division and general counsel for the Department of Revenue. Davis also worked as Deputy General Counsel in the Office of Gov. Matt Blunt and Securities Enforcement Council for Blunt when he was Secretary of State. Mr. Davis holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Kansas State University and a juris doctorate from the University of Missouri School of Law.
The governor also announced he approves the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission's nomination of Todd Smith to replace Mr. Davis as the director of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Mr. Smith, 48 of Sedalia, is currently the Deputy Director for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. He previously worked as Director of Legislative Affairs in the Office of Gov. Matt Blunt and is a former state representative. Mr. Smith served in the Missouri General Assembly from 1984-1994 and from 2002-2006. Smith also served as the Presiding Commissioner of Pettis County in between his service in the state legislature. He also worked in manufacturing and was co-owner of an advertising and public relations company.
