Schaefer Takes Helm of State Administration | St. Louis News

Governor Mike Kehoe has tapped Kurt Schaefer, a seasoned lawmaker and former Senate Appropriations Chair, to lead Missouri’s Office of Administration — a critical agency overseeing state purchasing and employee benefits — starting in 2025. Schaefer steps into the role as outgoing director Ken Zellers, who retired after a storied career spanning four governors, officially closes his chapter. With deep fiscal expertise and a track record of navigating complex state budgets, Schaefer is poised to bring stability and insight to the administration as Governor Kehoe reshapes leadership amid ongoing reforms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6611a43d28fd16b0