Governor-elect Kehoe names senior staff appointments ahead of inauguration

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Governor-elect Mike Kehoe announced on Monday several individuals who will make up senior staff in the governor's office after his inauguration in January.

Kehoe will continue to announce administration appointments in the coming weeks leading up to his inauguaration on Jan. 13.

Chief of Staff

Adam Gresham was named Chief of Staff after serving as Kehoe's transition director and various positions in stage government, such as in the Missouri Senate.

Deputy Chief of Staff - Policy and Legislation

Kehoe named Bill Anderson as Deputy Chief of Staff in Policy and Legislation after previously serving as vice president of state legislation at the Missouri Hospital Association.

Deputy Chief of Staff - Operations

Casey Adrian was named Deputy Chief of Staff in Operations while currently serving as the director and tourism liaison for Buy Missouri in the governor's office. She also previously served in various positions in the Missouri Senate.

General Counsel

Lowell Pearson was named General Counsel after previously serving as deputy Director of Revenue and general counsel to Missouri Governor Matt Blunt from 2005 to 2009.

Policy Director

Kehoe named Jamie Birch as policy director after joining the governor's office in 2020 while managing a policy portfolio with 17 executive branch agencies in Missouri.

Legislative Director

Drew Dampf was named legislative director after working in the Missouri Senate as chief of staff to the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations and majority floor leader.

Communications Director

Grabrielle Picard served as Kehoe's communications director during his gubernatorial campaign and will continue to serve as the office's communications director.