The Cabinet of the governor of Missouri is a body of the most senior appointed officials of the executive branch of the government of Missouri. Originally an informal meeting between the governor of Missouri and various government officials, the Governor's Cabinet has evolved into an important information link between the governor and the various agencies, boards and commissions that operate within state government.
Cabinet officers are appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate. Once confirmed, all members of the Cabinet receive the title "Secretary" and serve at the pleasure of the governor. The Cabinet is responsible for advising the governor on the operations and policies of the State government.
The current Cabinet is serving under Governor Mike Kehoe.
Current cabinet departments
The Missouri State Cabinet, under current Governor Mike Kehoe, consists of 16 departments each headed by an official appointed by the Governor.
The current (as of January 2025) cabinet is appointed by Mike Kehoe.
+ Cabinet of Missouri Agency NameDate of confirmation by senate Missouri Office of Administration Kenneth J. ZellersMarch 10, 2022Missouri Department of AgricultureChris ChinnJanuary 29, 2017Missouri Department of ConservationSteven D. HarrisonJuly 1, 2019Missouri Department of CorrectionsTrevor FoleyDecember 6, 2023Missouri Department of Economic DevelopmentMichelle HatawaySeptember 9, 2022Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationMargie VandevenJanuary 2019Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesPaula F. NickelsonJune 2023Missouri Department of Higher EducationBennett BoggsFebruary 22, 2023Missouri Department of Commerce and InsuranceChlora Lindley-MyersMarch 6, 2017Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial RelationsAnna HuiJanuary 18, 2018Missouri Department of Mental HealthValerie HuhnDecember 9, 2021Missouri National GuardLevon E. CumptonAugust 2, 2019 (appointed directly)Missouri Department of Natural ResourcesDru BuntinAugust 2021Missouri Department of Public SafetyMark S. Jamesappointed directly Missouri Department of RevenueWayne WallingfordDecember 29, 2021Missouri Department of Social ServicesRobert J. KnodellJune 2, 2023Missouri Department of TransportationPatrick K. McKennaDecember 2015
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