CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Allan McVey, who served as West Virginia insurance commissioner for nearly two years, has been reappointed to the position.
Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday announced McVey will end his tenure as administration secretary to take his former position. He served as insurance commissioner from March 2017 to January 2019 when he began leading the Department of Administration.
The appointment of McVey follows the resignation of Jim Dodrill.
Justice also announced Mary Jane Pickens will serve as acting secretary of the Department of Administration. She served as deputy secretary from January 2015 to February 2016 when she became acting secretary. She returned to serving as deputy secretary in January 2017.