Governor Mike Kehoe

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*December 19, 2025*

*Governor Kehoe Announces Seven Gubernatorial Appointments*

*JEFFERSON CITY, MO *– Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced seven gubernatorial appointments.

*William Eckart*, of Gravois Mills, was appointed to the *Elevator Safety Board*.

Mr. Eckart has over 40 years of experience in elevator and escalator service and repairs. He currently works as a technical compliance corporate auditor at Schindler Elevator Corporation and previously served as an adjuster for the same company in Kansas City. He holds an Elevator Supervisor Class 1 certificate from the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities and from the City of Kansas City. 

*Steve* *Hodge*, of Sikeston, was appointed to the* Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council*.

Mr. Hodge has been employed by Southeast Missouri Residential Services (SEMORS) since 2000. His interest in the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council stems from his desire to help others with developmental disabilities. Hodge graduated from Doniphan High School.

*Michelle Luster*, of St. Louis, was reappointed to the *Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners*.

Luster is a licensed educator and cosmetologist with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She previously served as the owner and operator of Alternative Nail Salon and Spa for over 18 years and taught as an instructor for several years. Luster earned her cosmetology license from Debado’s Hair Academy, her cosmetology educator’s license from Elaine Steven Beauty College, and her associate's degree and teaching certification from Harris-Stowe State University.

*Eddie Sargent*, of Lee’s Summit, was appointed to the *Elevator Safety Board*.

Mr. Sargent served as a mechanic for KONE, Inc. before being elected to serve as business manager of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local #12. He holds a Missouri State Elevator License and has over 28 years of elevator experience in service, repair, and construction. 

*David Scott*, of St. Louis, was appointed to the* Elevator Safety Board*.

Mr. Scott serves as the business representative of the IUEC Local #3. In addition to his work with Local #3, he is the director of the St. Louis Building Trades Wellness Coalition. He maintains elevator mechanic licenses in both Missouri and Illinois. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Fontbonne University.

*Craig Stevenson*, of Hallsville, was reappointed to the *Missouri State Foster Care and Adoption Board*.

Mr. Stevenson is the director of policy and advocacy for Kids Win Missouri. He previously served as the associate director of the Mozambique Initiative for the Missouri Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He is an active member of his community, serving on the stewardship committee for the Centralia United Methodist Church and as president of the board of education for the Hallsville R-IV Public School District. Stevenson earned his bachelor's degree in political science and his master's degree in public affairs from the University of Missouri.

*David Williams*, of Jefferson City, was appointed to the* Board of Probation and Parole*.

Mr. Williams was a member of the Jefferson City Police Department, where he served for 33 years before retiring as a captain in 2025. He remains an active member of his community, serving on boards for Special Learning Center and Multipli Credit Union. Williams is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Class #231. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice from Columbia 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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