It was essential that
we make the licensing
process faster and easier
for people to understand."
— Andrew J. Deloney
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[ PROFILE ]
Andrew J. Deloney's philosophy of leadership can be summed up in two
words: continuous improvement.
Since his June 2011 appointment by Governor Rick Snyder to serve as
Chairman of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC), De-
loney's primary focus has been adhering to the statewide RPM initiative:
reviving performance in Michigan. Over the past four years, Deloney has
successfully led the agency forward in multiple large-scale improvement
projects, and he shows no signs of slowing down.
DIVERSE BACKGROUND
Deloney brings a unique perspective to the role of chairman.
Prior to his MLCC appointment, he served as Vice President of Public
Affairs for the Michigan Restaurant Association for nearly a decade. During
that time, he gained hands-on experience working with on-premise liquor
licensees and understanding their specifi c business goals and concerns.
Prior to his work in the restaurant industry, Deloney was the Assistant
State Director for the Michigan branch of the National Federation of
Independent Business, and he served in the Michigan House of Repre-
sentatives as a legislative assistant before that.
Refl ecting on how he joined the Lansing-based MLCC agency,
which is the sole wholesaler of spirits in the state of Michigan, De-
loney recalls reaching out to Snyder about his potential candidacy
for the role of MLCC chairman shortly after Snyder was elected
to offi ce.
"I knew that the governor's offi ce was looking for someone to appoint
as Chair, and it seemed like a good opportunity to use my experience
Commissioner Dennis Olshove, Commissioner
Teri L. Quimby, Chairman Andrew Deloney and
Business Manager Kerry S. Krone.
