Names Staff to Oversee State Agencies
Missouri executive order · EO 26-21
Why it matters
It sets which staff member state agencies answer to day to day. It does not change any agency's duties or funding.
What it does
- Assigns Adam Gresham to oversee Office of Administration, National Guard, Natural Resources, Public Safety, and Housing Development Commission
- Assigns Drew Dampf to oversee Agriculture, Elementary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, and Revenue
- Assigns Bill Anderson to oversee Health and Senior Services, Mental Health, Social Services, and Transportation
- Assigns Halle Herbert to oversee Corrections, Commerce and Insurance, and Labor and Industrial Relations
- Assigns Keri Stuart to oversee boards assigned to the governor and unassigned boards and commissions
Signed
Signed (2026-10-19) by Governor Mike Kehoe as Executive Order 26-21
About this order
Names members of the governor's staff who will oversee each state department, division, and agency. The order follows a state law requiring the governor to name these staff members.
Gov. Mike Kehoe designates members of his staff to have supervisory authority over departments, divisions, and agencies of state government.
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Government groups would likely say this meets a state law requiring named staff oversight. It gives agencies a clear point of contact.
💬 The case against
Some state watchdog groups would likely say one staff member overseeing many agencies may limit independent review. They may ask for more public detail on each role.
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