Governor Mike Kehoe

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*March 21, 2025*

*Governor Kehoe Announces Three Appointments to the Missouri Sentencing Advisory Commission, Fills One County Office Vacancy*

*JEFFERSON CITY, MO *– Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced three appointments to the Missouri Sentencing Advisory Council and the appointment of a new Atchison County Treasurer.

*Roye Cole*, of Rogersville, was appointed to the *Missouri* *Sentencing Advisory Commission*.

Mr. Cole has served as Sheriff of Webster County since 2008 and has been a certified police officer since 2003. He previously worked as a deputy juvenile officer for the State of Missouri and as a security guard at Drury University. Cole holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminology and a Master of Business Administration from Drury University, with expertise in leadership, management, and economics. 

*Amanda Grellner*, of Linn, was appointed to the *Missouri* *Sentencing Advisory Commission*.

Ms. Grellner has served as the prosecuting attorney for Osage County since 2002. In addition to her prosecutorial work, Grellner has held leadership roles in various organizations such as the Community Health Center of Central Missouri, Missouri Association of Treatment Court Professionals, Rape and Abuse Crisis Service, and the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Missouri and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri School of Law. 

*Kurt D. Marquart*, of Lee's Summit, was appointed to the *Missouri* *Sentencing Advisory Commission*.

Mr. Marquart is a retired attorney, and has operated a private law practice since 1991. Before practicing law, he served as a Missouri State Highway Patrolman. Marquart is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, and the Knights of Columbus. He also serves as a director for the Missouri Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society (MASTERS). He earned his Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement from Southeast Missouri State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.

*Tasha Zach*, of Rock Port, was appointed as the *Atchison County Treasurer*.

Ms. Zach is currently filling the vacant county treasurer position, having been appointed by the county commission in December of 2024. She previously served as an accounts payable deputy and the election deputy in the Atchison County clerk's office for over nine years. Ms. Zach holds an Office Information Systems Technology certificate from Iowa Western Community College.

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*Contact: Gabby Picard*

Communications Director

Mobile: 573-536-6566

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov


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