Governor Kehoe Announces Eleven Gubernatorial Appointments

Mr. Alpers is the secretary and treasurer of Alpers Brothers Farms Inc. He is an active member of several agricultural boards and organizations, including the United Soybean Board, the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, Missouri Soybean Association, and Missouri Farm Bureau. He also serves as chairman of the Cooper County Ambulance District and is a member and past-president of the Prairie Home Lions Club. He is a graduate of the Syngenta Leadership and Agriculture Leaders of Tomorrow leadership programs.

Melissa Berger, of Qulin, was appointed as the Butler County Public Administrator.

Ms. Berger currently serves as the deputy public administrator for Butler County. She previously served as city clerk for the City of Qulin and worked as a title researcher and closer for Heritage Title. Berger holds a notary public license and is a graduate of Twin Rivers High School.

Michael Brown, of Concordia, was appointed as the Lafayette County Southern Associate Commissioner.

Mr. Brown specializes in technical services administration for the Trails Regional Library of Johnson and Lafayette Counties. He previously served as mayor for the City of Concordia. An engaged member of his community, he previously served as a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association and president of the Concordia Teachers Organization. Brown earned his bachelor's degree in education from the University of Central Missouri.

Brett Calhoun, of Columbia, was appointed to the Missouri Technology Corporation.

Mr. Calhoun is the managing general partner of Redbud VC and the managing director of Scale Accelerator. He previously worked as a valuation consultant for Stern Brothers. He holds certificates in business valuation, Security Industry Essentials, and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Calhoun earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Arkansas Tech University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Missouri–Columbia.

Allen Dillingham, of Kansas City, was reappointed to the Missouri Technology Corporation.

Mr. Dillingham is the director of government relations for The Builders, a chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America. He previously served as a division director for the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. He is an active member of his community, serving as vice chair for the St. Luke's Health System–Northland Hospital Board and the St. Luke's Foundation Board of Trustees. Dillingham earned his bachelor's degree in world political economy from Colorado College and an Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. He will serve as the chair of the Missouri Technology Corporation.

Andrea Fischer, of St. Joseph, was appointed to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board.

Ms. Fischer is a senior therapeutic specialist for Gilead Sciences and previously worked as an executive oncology account specialist for AstraZeneca. She is an active member of several organizations, including the Missouri Cattlemen's Association and the American Simmental Association. Fischer earned her bachelor's degree in animal science from the University of Missouri–Columbia.

Flint Fowler, of St. Louis, was appointed to the Harris-Stowe University Board of Regents.

Dr. Fowler is a retired executive who previously served as president of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis. He remains an active member of his community, serving on the Board of Directors for the St. Louis Arch Park Foundation and BackStoppers. He previously served on the Board of Commissioners for the St. Louis Zoological Association and the Board of Education for St. Louis Public Schools. Fowler earned his bachelor's degree in psychology and black studies and master's degree in psychology from Washington University. He also earned a doctorate with an emphasis in higher education administration from St. Louis University.