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Adam W. Hamm was appointed Insurance Commissioner by Governor John Hoeven in October 2007. Hamm brings a strong and varied background to the office that includes experience both in public service and in the private sector.
Hamm's dedication and desire to serve the public was in part born out of his experiences at the Cass County State's Attorney's office. Hamm worked on the personal crimes team which prosecutes, among other things, murder, rape, robbery, assault, and child physical and sexual abuse. Seeking justice for victims and their families gave Hamm a special appreciation for public service and a keen insight into what it takes to protect the public.
Among the cases he handled during his time as a prosecutor was the prosecution of Kyle Bell for the murder of Jeanna North, an 11-year-old Fargo girl. This case ultimately resulted in a life sentence for Bell, but just as importantly, prompted the enactment of tougher laws against sex offenders in North Dakota.
Hamm has also worked as an attorney in private practice advocating for North Dakota businesses and individuals. He specialized in a number of areas, including commercial litigation, administrative agency law and transportation law.
Hamm, 36, is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and received his Juris Doctorate Degree, with Distinction, from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1998. He is a member of the State Bar Associations of North Dakota and Minnesota, and the Cass County Bar Association. Hamm is also a member of the Governor's Task Force on Violent and Sexual Offenders. Within the community, Hamm served for the last four years on the New Member Development Committee of the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, most recently as its Vice-Chair.
A native of Jamestown, North Dakota, Commissioner Hamm has lived and worked in the Fargo area since 1998. He is currently in the process of relocating to Bismarck. |