Kehoe appoints nine to state boards and commissions; two hail from Springfield area

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office on Aug. 22 announced nine appointments to Missouri boards and commissions.

Among the appointees are two individuals in the Springfield area.

Timothy “Scott” Steelman-Rhoden, of Springfield, was appointed to the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council.

Steelman-Rhoden is an inclusion educator for Abilities First and previously served as a teacher for Monarch Children’s Academy. He has served as a member and adviser for Good Life Group and Team Access. Steelman-Rhoden earned a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Missouri State University.

Justin McCarty, of Fair Grove, was appointed to the Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules.

McCarty works in business development at Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 178. He previously served as a superintendent at Utility Systems Solutions and serves as the president of the Springfield Central Labor Council. McCarty holds advanced certifications in pipefitting and welding.

Kehoe appointed seven individuals from other regions around the state.

LeAndra Beauford, of St. Joseph, was appointed to the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council. Nadiya Al-Noor, of Columbia, and Ashley Showalter, of Cape Girardeau, were also appointed to the council.

Shawn Foster, of Lee's Summit, was reappointed to the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority.

Kelly Frisella, of Lake Ozark, was appointed to the State Board of Optometry.

Frank Kruse, of Smithville, was appointed to the Conservation Commission.

Mark Sutherland, of Defiance, was appointed to the Tourism Commission.