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Missouri Governor Kehoe Bolsters State Institutions with Strategic Appointments

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Published on October 21, 2025
Missouri Governor Kehoe Bolsters State Institutions with Strategic AppointmentsSource: Wikipedia/Missouri Office of Administration, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced a series of new gubernatorial appointments yesterday to fill several open public service positions with experienced individuals across state institutions. Leisha Barry, a retired vice president of Cerner Corporation, has been appointed to the Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents, according to the Governor's Office. She has previously served on the university’s foundation board and holds a bachelor's degree from Northwest Missouri State University.

Kamera Meaney has been appointed to the MO HealthNet Oversight Committee. She has served as chief of health policy and government relations officer for University Health in Kansas City. Her experience also includes roles with the University of Missouri–Kansas City Alumni Board and the Blue Springs Art Commission. Meaney holds degrees in history and business administration, along with a Master of Arts from Marquette University.

Steve Poniewaz, president and CEO of First Missouri Credit Union, has been appointed to the Credit Union Commission. He holds a degree in marketing from Maryville University and is involved with the Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce.

Lastly, Beth Wulff has been appointed as Maries County Collector, following her previous role as deputy county collector. Her experience in the position supports continuity within the Maries treasury department. Wulff holds an associate's degree in business and computer specialization from Metro Business College.