Thursday, April 21, 2005
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Blunt Appoints Members to State Boards, Commissions and Councils
JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Matt Blunt, today, appointed members to serve on several boards, commissions and councils.
Advisory Commission for Marketing Missouri Agricultural Products
Gary L. Heldt of Hermann is manager of MFA Coop #130. Heldt received a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Missouri. Heldt’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Apr. 10, 2009.
Air Conservation Commission
Richard D. Voisey of St. Louis is the former senior director of corporate labor relations for Anheuser- Busch. Voisey received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington University. Voisey’s term is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Oct. 13, 2008.
Children’s Trust Fund Board
Patrice O’Neil Mugg of Kirkwood, a former teacher, is involved with the Kirkwood School District Foundation, Greentree Community Church Mentoring program, and North Kirkwood Middle School PTO. Mugg received a bachelor’s degree in education from Southwest Missouri State University. Mugg’s appointment is subject to Senate Confirmation for a term ending on Sep. 15, 2007.
Clean Water Commission
Ronald G. Hardecke of Owensville owns a 1,200 acre family farm. Hardecke received a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Missouri. Hardecke’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Apr. 12, 2006.
Credit Union Commission
Cathy E. Stroud of Springfield is president and chief executive officer of Community Financial Credit Union. Stroud received a business management certification from the University of Wisconsin. Stroud’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Jan. 1, 2007.
Governor’s Council on Disability
Daniel P. Card of Kirkwood is an attorney with Beetem & Card, LLC. Card received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Trinity College in Connecticut and a juris doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law. Card’s appointment as chairman is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Oct. 1, 2007.
Kathleen M. Fagin of Chesterfield is the chief operating officer for Easter Seals Missouri. Fagin received a bachelor’s degree and master’s in communication disorders from St. Louis University. Fagin’s appointment will end on Oct. 1, 2007.
Mississippi River Parkway Commission
Silvey J. Barker of East Prairie is the tourism director for the East Prairie Chamber of Commerce. Barker received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Arkansas. Barker’s term is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Sep. 15, 2008.
Missouri Development Finance Board
Nelson C. Grumney, Jr. of St. Louis is the owner of Neland Investment Management Board, LLC. Grumney received his bachelor’s degree in business administration and master’s in finance from the University of Missouri. Grumney’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Sep. 14, 2008.
Missouri Emergency Response Commission
Gerald W. Jones of Jackson is the presiding commissioner for Cape Girardeau County. Jones’s received a bachelor’s degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University and a master’s in education from the University of Missouri. Jones’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending Dec. 15, 2007.
Missouri Ethanol and Other Renewable Fuel Sources Commission
Bernal J. Bailey of Oregon owns and operates a family farm with row crops and cattle operations. Bailey is a board member and president of the Missouri Corn Growers Association. Bailey’s term is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Mar. 25, 2007.
Andrew K. Kapp of Clarksdale owns and operates Kapp Grain Farms. Kapp received a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Missouri. Kapp’s term is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Mar. 25, 2009.
Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority
James E. Ricks of Cape Girardeau is a professor of marketing at Southeast Missouri State University. Rick received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati, master’s from Stephen F. Austin State University, and doctorate in communications from the University of Texas. Rick’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Oct. 22, 2009.
Missouri Horse Racing Commission
Patrick J. Barrett of Des Peres is president of the Biomedical Systems Women’s Health Services Division. Barrett received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University in Dallas and his MBA from Washington University. Barrett’s term is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Mar. 15, 2008.
Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System Board of Trustees
John A. Pelzer of Jefferson City is president of John Pelzer & Associates, LLC. Pelzer received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Missouri Valley College, a MPA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas and the recipient of the Danforth Foundation Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School at Harvard University. Pelzer’s appointment will end at the pleasure of the governor.
Missouri State Park Advisory Board
Anne O’Connell Albrecht of St. Louis is chairman of St. Louis Division of the March of Dimes. Albrecht received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. Albrecht’s appointment will end on Apr. 15, 2007.
Robert D. Miller of Centertown is a crop insurance adjustor for NAU County Insurance Co. Miller received a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management from the University of Missouri. Miller’s appointment will end on Apr. 15, 2006.
Wayne L. Morton of Osceola is a board certified family practitioner. Morton is a graduate of the University of Nebraska. Morton’s appointment will end on Apr. 15, 2008.
Missouri Training and Employment Council
Gloria J. Carter-Hicks of Wildwood is president and chief executive officer of Hicks-Carter-Hicks, LLC. Carter-Hicks received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri- St. Louis. Carter-Hicks’ appointment is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Aug. 28, 2005.
Missouri Veterinary Medical Board
David L. Gourley, D.V.M. of Mountain Grove is a veterinarian at Whitestone Veterinary Service. Gourley is a graduate of the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree and master’s in animal science and a doctor of veterinary medicine. Gourley’s term is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Aug. 29, 2006.
Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission
David H. Pikka of Rolla is chief of the local police department. Pikka is a graduate of the Military Police School and the DWI- Drug and Alcohol Enforcement School. Pikka’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Oct. 3, 2007.
Petroleum Storage Tank Insurance Fund Board of Trustees
Melvin F. Schebaum of Jefferson City is vice president of supply and distribution for MFA Oil Company. Schebaum received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lincoln University. Schebaum’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Feb. 6, 2009.
Bruce V. Work of Cuba is a self-employed business consultant. Work received bachelor’s degrees in mathematics from Monmouth College and civil engineering from the University of Missouri- Rolla. Work’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Feb. 6, 2007.
Second State Capital Commission
Wayne Goode of Pasadena Hills is a former Democratic Senator who represented the 13th District. Goode received a bachelor’s degree in banking and finance from the University of Missouri. Goode’s appointment is subject to Senate Confirmation for a term ending Apr. 18, 2008.
State Board of Senior Services
Debra L. Cochran of Chesterfield is the owner and primary consultant for Collaborative Counseling. Cochran received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Maryville College and a master’s in business/healthcare from Webster University. Cochran’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Aug. 30, 2008.
State Soil and Water Districts Commission
Richard Fordyce of Bethany is board member of the Harrison County Farm Bureau. Fordyce has previously served as vice president and treasurer of the University of Missouri Extension. Fordyce’s term is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on Aug. 15, 2007.