Governor Kehoe Announces Nine Gubernatorial Appointments
AUGUST 22, 2025
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced nine appointments to various boards and commissions.
LeAndra Beauford, of St. Joseph, was appointed to the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council.
Ms. Beauford is a family navigation manager for Progressive Community Services and a certified family support provider. She previously served as a substitute teacher in the St. Joseph School District. Beauford received a certificate in legal studies from Missouri Western State University.
Shawn Foster, of Lee's Summit, was reappointed to the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority.
Mr. Foster is a shareholder and attorney at Preuss | Foster Law and an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC). He is also an active member of several boards and organizations, including the Missouri State Fair Foundation, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, the Family and Community Trust, and the Lee’s Summit Soccer Association. Foster received his Juris Doctor from the UMKC School of Law.
Dr. Kelly Frisella, of Lake Ozark, was appointed to the State Board of Optometry.
Dr. Frisella is the owner and founder of The Solution Center in Osage Beach. She is an active member in her community, serving as a member of the American Optometric Association, Women of Vision, and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Frisella earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee.
Frank Kruse, of Smithville, was appointed to the Conservation Commission.
Mr. Kruse is the president of Martin Hill Advisors. He previously served as the vice-president of business development and marketing for Sekisui XenoTech LLC. Kruse is a member of several conservation organizations, including the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, and Johnny Morris Institute of Fisheries. He previously served as an international marketing representative for the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Kruse holds a master’s degree in economics from North Carolina State University.
Justin McCarty, of Fair Grove, was appointed to the Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules.
Mr. McCarty currently works in business development at Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 178. He previously served as a superintendent at Utility Systems Solutions and is an active member in his community, serving as the president of the Springfield Central Labor Council. McCarty holds advanced certifications in pipefitting and welding.
Nadiya Al-Noor, of Columbia, was appointed to the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council.
Ms. Al-Noor is a substitute paraprofessional working in special education and previously worked as an education coordinator at Services for Independent Living. She previously served as a member of the American College Personnel Association and Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Al-Noor earned a Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration and a Master of Public Administration from Binghamton University.
Ashley Showalter, of Cape Girardeau, was appointed to the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council.
Ms. Showalter, is a clinical coordinator for Southeastern Missouri AHEC. She previously served as an executive assistant for Blue Sky Community Services. She previously served as a director and secretary of Autism Awareness of Southeast Missouri and is currently the secretary and volunteer coordinator for Autism society of Southern Illinois. Showalter attended Southern Illinois University – Carbondale.
Timothy “Scott” Steelman-Rhoden, of Springfield, was appointed to the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council.
Mr. Steelman-Rhoden is an inclusion educator for Abilities First and previously served as a teacher for Monarch Children’ Academy. He is an active member of his community, serving as a member and advisor for Good Life Group and Team Access. Mr. Rhoden earned a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Missouri State University.
Mark Sutherland, of Defiance, was appointed to the Tourism Commission.
Mr. Sutherland is the chief executive officer of Stone Ledge Spirits Company and previously served as the chief marketing officer of Missouri Partnership. He is an Honorable Consul of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland representing the British Government in Missouri. Sutherland holds a bachelors in global leadership from Washington University and a post-grad certificate marketing from King’s College London.
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