Latz Appointed Chairman of Illinois Workers’ Comp Commission

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has named Michael Latz as chairman of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), effective March 25, 2013.

Chairman Latz has served as a commissioner since October 2011. Before that, he was an attorney in private and public practice. He holds a B.A. and a J.D. from Notre Dame.

“I am honored to serve as chairman and grateful for this opportunity,” Latz said in a statement released by the IWCC. “I will do everything in my power to make the workers’ compensation program successful and to continue implementing the legislative reforms. I will enthusiastically work to insure that claims are resolved fairly and promptly.”

Quinn also renewed the appointments of Commissioners Mario Basurto, Thomas Tyrrell, and Ruth White.

Source: IWCC