Former tax commissioner Cory Fong is taking over as communications director for MDU Resources Group Inc. The company announced Fong will replace Rick Matteson as head of communications on Feb. 1, 2016. Matteson is serving as interim director of investor relations before retiring.

Fong will direct the company's legislative activities and work with industry organizations on behalf of the company. Fong is currently a public affairs senior specialist at Odney marketing firm in Bismarck.