About the First Lady
First Lady Claudia Kehoe
Mike and Claudia Kehoe married in 1989, and together, were blessed with four children. As a young mother, the First lady quickly recognized the importance of community involvement. She began her volunteer service at St. Joseph Cathedral and Helias Catholic High School. Her work there sparked a deep passion for charitable service, leading her to dedicate nearly 30 years to various nonprofit efforts in central Missouri. She has served on the boards of the Mid-Missouri SSM Health Hospital Foundation, the Jefferson City Area YMCA, the United Way of Central Missouri, the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, and the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Notably, First Lady Kehoe played a key role in expanding and enhancing the Buddy Packs Program at the Food Bank, collaborating with local volunteers to support children in need.
Recently, the First Lady was elected to the Board of Directors of JAG-Missouri, an organization focused on helping students graduate from high school and prepare for college, military service, or a career.
First Lady Claudia Kehoe earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Creighton University and a Master of Business Administration from Saint Louis University. She began her professional career in the banking sector, gaining valuable experience with several financial institutions in the St. Louis area.
The Kehoes have called mid-Missouri home for over 30 years and remain active in several local and statewide organizations. In addition to their community work, the Governor and First Lady manage a beef cattle operation on their family farm and enjoy spending time with their family and the many friends they have met on their travels throughout the state.