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Director, Unemployment Insurance Agency
Jason Palmer is an Assistant Commissioner at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Regional Commissioner for the Chicago Region. In this role, he oversees for the ten-state region the production and dissemination of information and analysis on labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes used to support public and private decision making. Jason and his team support 13 statistical programs, including five Principle Federal Economic Indicators; provide over $16.8 million in support for six federal-state cooperative programs; and publish more than 200 news releases annually. Prior to joining the BLS, Jason was the Director of Michigan’s Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives (now the Michigan Center for Data Analytics). Jason received a Bachelor’s in Economics from Michigan State University, a Master’s in Labor and Industrial Relations from Wayne State University, and a Doctorate in Sociology from Michigan State University. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Michigan State University College of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and is licensed to practice law in Michigan. A lifelong stutterer, Jason’s research interests include the labor market experiences of individuals with barriers to employment, especially those with disabilities. Born and raised in Michigan, Jason lives in East Lansing with his wife Lauren, a small business owner, and their two young children.
