Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced six gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions and filled one county vacancy.
Kathryn "Elise" Bartley, CPA, of Mokane, was appointed to the Missouri State Board of Accountancy.
Ms. Bartley currently serves as an associate teaching professor at the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business. Before joining the faculty at Mizzou, she served as an associate professor at Westminster College and as an auditor at Ernst & Young. She is a member of the Missouri Society of CPAs, the Missouri Association of Accounting Educators, and the University of Missouri Alumni Mentor Program. Bartley earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in accountancy and her Doctor of Education in Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri.
Kevin Cantwell, of St. Charles, was appointed to the Missouri Gaming Commission.
Mr. Cantwell is the former president and founder of Big River Communications and previously served as the vice president of World Wide Technology. He has served on the St. Louis City Airport Commission and the Community Children's Resource Board in St. Charles County. Cantwell holds dual bachelor's degrees in education and business administration from Central Methodist University as well as a Master of Business Administration from Lindenwood University.
Robert Gattermeir, of Lake Ozark, was reappointed to the State Lottery Commission.
Mr. Gattermeir is semi-retired sales broker and the former owner of Gattermeir and Company Realtors. A committed public servant, Gattermeir currently serves as the 3rd Ward Councilman of the City of Lake Ozark and previously served in the U.S. Army 5503rd Medical Reserve Unit in Columbia. He also spent 11 years on the Missouri Real Estate Commission, serving two terms as chair. Gattermeir earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Westminster College and holds a lifetime secondary school teaching certificate from the University of Missouri.
Sam Gladney, of Brentwood, was appointed to the Missouri Gaming Commission.
Mr. Gladney currently works as an attorney at Stranch, Jennings & Garvey PLLC and previously served as a captain in the U.S. Army. In addition to his professional career, he served as chair of the Bi-State Development Agency and sat on the board of directors for Places for People. Gladney holds a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri—Kansas City School of Law.
Adli Jacobs, of St. Charles, was reappointed as a student member to the Truman State University Board of Governors.
Mr. Jacobs is a member of Truman State University’s Student Government’s external affairs and parking appeals committees and has served as the student representative for the University Board of Governor's since 2024. Jacobs is currently pursuing dual bachelor's degrees in political science and international relations as well as criminal justice studies.
Holly Lawson, of Poplar Bluff, was appointed as the Butler County Circuit Clerk.
Ms. Lawson currently serves as the interim circuit clerk and previously worked as probate division supervisor and payroll designee for the Butler County Circuit Clerk’s Office, a role she has held since 2008. Prior to entering public service, she served as an administrative professional for Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Lawson is a member of both the Missouri Association of Professional Court Clerks and the Bluff First Church.
Doug Villhard, of Glen Carbon, Illinois, was appointed to be the out of state member of the Truman State University Board of Governors.
Mr. Villhard is a professor of practice in entrepreneurship at Washington University in St. Louis, the managing partner at Villhard Growth Partners, LLC, and author of three books. He previously served as chief executive officer of Second Street Inc. He is also the co-founder of both the Arch Grants Mentorship Program and Father McGivney Catholic High School. Villhard earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Truman State University, his Master of Science in Communication from Boston University, and his Master of Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis.
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