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Today, Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Mark S. James as Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS). James will assume the role of DPS Director effective January 13, 2025, and await Missouri Senate confirmation.
Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced today the appointment of Anna Hui as Director of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR). Hui will continue to lead DOLIR after being appointed to the position in March 2017.
Today, Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Trevor Foley as Director of the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC). Foley will continue to lead DOC after being sworn in as acting director in December 2023.
“Acting Director Foley brings years of valuable experience to the Missouri Department of Corrections and is a well-respected leader in state government,” Governor-Elect Kehoe said. “I look forward to working with Trevor and his team to help DOC continue to lead the nation in improving lives for safer communities.”
Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced today the appointment of Chris Chinn as Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA).
“Director Chinn knows Missouri agriculture, and I am proud to have her on our team as we expand our ag industry and support the farmers who feed, fuel, and clothe the world,” Governor-Elect Kehoe said. “As first-generation farmers, Claudia and I are proud to work alongside Missouri’s farm families to contribute to our state’s $93.7 billion ag industry.”
Today, Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Michelle Hataway as Director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). Hataway will continue to serve as DED Director after being confirmed to the position in May 2024.
Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced today the formation of his inaugural committee, Securing Missouri’s Future, which will host events celebrating the inauguration of Missouri’s statewide office holders on January 12 and January 13, 2025.
Governor-Elect Kehoe has appointed Andy Blunt as chairman of the inaugural committee.
Today, Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Kenneth (Ken) J. Zellers as Commissioner of the Missouri Office of Administration (OA). Kehoe also announced Dan Haug will continue to serve as State Budget Director in the incoming administration.
Today, the transition team for Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced dates for the Inauguration, Inaugural Ball, and the annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast.
On Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Missouri State Capitol, Mike Kehoe will be sworn in as the 58th Governor of the State of Missouri. The Inaugural Ball will be held on the evening of January 13th at the Missouri State Capitol.
On the morning of Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Governor Kehoe will host the annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City.
Today, Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe and Transition Director Adam Gresham announced the appointment of the governor-elect’s transition staff. This announcement follows Wednesday’s press conference naming Adam Gresham as the transition director. Gresham will lead the transition team’s efforts to craft the incoming administration’s state budget, policy priorities, and staffing.
Today, at a press conference in Jefferson City, Governor-elect Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Adam Gresham as his transition director. Gresham will lead the transition team’s efforts to craft the incoming administration’s state budget, policy priorities, and staffing.
