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Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced three gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Jake Buxton as director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Buxton currently serves as DNR deputy director, overseeing the department’s Division of State Parks, the Missouri Geological Survey, and the Division of Administrative Support.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Kurt U. Schaefer as commissioner of the Missouri Office of Administration (OA). Schaefer currently serves as director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR), a position he has held since the start of the Kehoe administration.

Task Force directed to propose unified set of standards and protocols aimed at further improving child welfare safety

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a gubernatorial appointment to the Administrative Hearing Commission.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the retirement of Commissioner Kenneth (Ken) J. Zellers from the Missouri Office of Administration (OA), effective September 4, 2026.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced three gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that Valarie Moseley will serve as the next director of the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC). Moseley's appointment will become effective October 1, 2026, upon Director Trevor Foley's departure to serve as the state budget director, and will await Missouri Senate confirmation.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that Budget Director Dan Haug will retire effective October 1, 2026, following 11 years of service as budget director and 31 years of state government service.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced eight gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions.