Governor Kehoe has announced a series of new appointments, placing seven individuals on various state boards, as reported on Friday. Among those appointed is William Eckart, bringing over four decades of experience to the Elevator Safety Board. According to the Governor's official announcement, Eckart, who hails from Gravois Mills, serves as a technical compliance auditor at Schindler Elevator Corporation and has accrued a wealth of knowledge from years of service and repairs.
Steve Hodge of Sikeston will also join the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council, signaling a commitment to advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities. Hodge's appointment seems to reflect his long-time involvement with Southeast Missouri Residential Services and his personal aspiration to actively help those in need, based on the information presented in the gubernatorial announcement.
Michelle Luster of St. Louis has been reappointed to the Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners, continuing her over 20 years of contribution to the field. Luster's background as a salon owner and cosmetology educator corroborates her experience and dedication to her craft, grounding her reappointment in a solid professional foundation.
Eddie Sargent, from Lee's Summit, will also take up a post on the Elevator Safety Board. Sargent, whose resume includes working as a mechanic for KONE, Inc. and serving as a business manager for the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local #12, is well-equipped to monitor elevator safety standards. His wealth of experience is poised to inform his new responsibilities, evidenced by his more than 28 years in the field of elevator service, repair, and construction.
Joining Sargent on the Elevator Safety Board is David Scott of St. Louis. Scott doubles as the business representative of the IUEC Local #3 and director of the St. Louis Building Trades Wellness Coalition. As someone who holds multiple mechanic licenses and a business degree, Scott's expertise appears well-aligned with the board's safety mission.
Returning to the Missouri State Foster Care and Adoption Board, Craig Stevenson of Hallsville will continue his engagement in policy and advocacy through his director role at Kids Win Missouri. His active community presence in education shines through from his tenure with the Centralia United Methodist Church and as president of the local school board's education committee.
Last among the appointees is David Williams, taking a seat on the Board of Probation and Parole. After a laudable 33-year service with the Jefferson City Police Department, Williams transitions into a role that leverages his extensive criminal justice expertise and his ongoing community involvement, details that emerge from the governor's dispatch.
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