Governor Kehoe Announces Eight Gubernatorial Appointments…

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025

Jefferson City- Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced eight gubernatorial appointments.

Laura Arnold, Ph.D., of Webster Groves, was appointed to the Missouri Juvenile Justice Advisory Group.

Ms. Arnold is the mayor of Webster Groves. Prior to public service, she worked as a faculty member at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is an engaged member of her community, having previously served on the Webster Groves City Council, and is an active board member for the Municipal League of Greater St. Louis. Arnold earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Northwestern University, a master's degree in legislative affairs from George Washington University, and a doctorate in political science from The Ohio State University.

Lori Boyken, of Glendale, was appointed to the StateBoard of Optometry.

Ms. Boyken served the people of Missouri as a staffer for the 3rd Congressional District from 2010 to 2021 before retiring. During her tenure as a congressional staffer, she primarily focused on aiding constituents with inquiries ranging from Medicare services to those regarding the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Boyken holds a degree in elementary education from Buena Vista College.

Dr. Carrie Hruza, of St. Louis, was appointed to the State Board of Optometry.

Dr. Hruza is an optometrist at Envision Eye Specialists and serves on several professional organizations and boards, including the St. Louis Optometric Society and EyeThrive, for which she is currently the vice chair. She previously served on the State Board of Optometry from 2012 to 2019. Hruza earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Dallas and her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry.

Dr. Deborah Kerber, of Chesterfield, was reappointed to the State Board of Optometry.

Dr. Kerber is the owner of Resler-Kerber Optometry in Florissant, Missouri. She is an active member of several boards and organizations, including the American Academy of Optometry, Missouri Optometric Foundation, and the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. Kerber earned her bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University and her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Missouri College of Optometry.

Amanda Liebig, of Blue Springs, was appointed to the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board.

Ms. Liebig currently serves as an elementary special education teacher for the Independence School District. In addition to teaching, Liebig volunteered with the advocacy group Autism Speaks, where she supported individuals with special needs. Liebig holds a bachelor's degree in special education from Avila University, a master's degree in educational leadership and policy from the University of Kansas, and an education specialist degree in elementary mathematics from the University of Central Missouri.

Christopher Maglio, Ph.D, of Kirksville, was reappointed to the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board.

Mr. Maglio is a professor of psychology with a focus on graduate-level teacher preparation in educational psychology at Truman State University. He serves his community through his work as a Psychologist and Diagnostician at the Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center at Truman State University and has an independent practice that focuses on individual, couple, and family therapy. He has consulted for the Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors and is the former president of the Missouri Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Maglio holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's in counseling, and a doctorate in counseling psychology from Arizona State University.

Jamie Redding, of St. Louis, was appointed to the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board.

Ms. Redding is a triage clinician lead at the Compass Health, Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care in St. Peters. She previously worked as a pediatric medical social worker at One Children's Place and was the school outreach specialist for the Communities Healing Adolescent Depression and Suicide (CHADS) Coalition for Mental Health. Redding earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Georgia State University and her master's degree in the same field, with a focus on children, youth, and families' mental health, from Washington University in St. Louis.

Gordon Weathers, of Reeds Spring, was appointed as the Stone County Presiding Commissioner.

Mr. Weathers is currently the general manager of Best of Southwest in Table Rock, Missouri. An engaged member of his community, he currently serves as a city alderman, a member of the Reeds Spring School District Board of Education, and sits on the Pathway Project Coalition of the Ozarks Board. Weathers earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Evangel University in Springfield.

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