Mick is the NCSL’s director of public affairs in the Washington, D.C., office and is responsible for NCSL’s digital media, broadcasting and media relations. Before joining NCSL, he served as communications director for Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant and was Bryant’s communication director for the offices of lieutenant governor and state auditor. He served on the Mississippi crisis communications team following Hurricane Katrina. Mick received his BA in communication from the University of Southern Mississippi and his MBA from Belhaven College.