Missouri's leadership ranks saw new additions as Governor Mike Kehoe recently confirmed appointments across several boards, commissions, and a county vacancy. Maintaining continuity in civic processes, Joseph Barbaglia was chosen once more for the St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners. Barbaglia, a resident of St. Louis and proprietor of Columbia Auto Parts, has been a board member since 2017 and holds the secretary position. His community engagement extends to various organizations, and he actively partakes in initiatives such as the Second District Police Business Association and Toys for Tots.
In a move to bolster the Committee of Professional Counselors, Cary Corley of Lee's Summit is set to bring his expertise as the newly appointed member. As the clinical director behind Corley Counseling, LLC, Dr. Corley is credentialed nationally and boasts licensure in both Missouri and Kansas. His devotion to service is evidenced through his involvement in the Lakewood Homeowners Association Election Committee and his leadership role at Abundant Life Church. Corley's academic journey has spanned from the University of Alabama to Dallas Theological Seminary and Midwestern College, culminating in a Doctor of Counseling degree.
The role of Henry County Clerk will henceforth be held by Kelly Marriott of Calhoun, who has nearly twenty years of experience as the deputy county clerk and elections coordinator. Marriott's local roots run deep, evidenced by her years on the Calhoun Colt Show Committee. According to an announcement on the governor's official website, she is a product of Calhoun R-8 High School and is deeply integrated into her community.
The Coordinating Board for Higher Education will continue to benefit from the knowledge of Dudley McCarter, a St. Louis attorney specializing in civil and construction litigation. McCarter, a principal at Behr, McCarter, Neely & Gabris, P.C., has been a valued board member since his original appointment in 2019. His reputation for professionalism has been solidified with multiple awards such as the Spurgeon Smithson Award and the Purcell Professionalism Award. McCarter's background also includes military service, having reached the rank of captain in the U.S. Army Reserve before an honorable discharge. He holds degrees from Knox College and the University of Missouri School of Law.
