Governor Kehoe Announces Kurt Schaefer as Commissioner of Missouri Office of Administration

Governor Kehoe Announces Kurt Schaefer as Commissioner of Missouri Office of Administration Gabrielle.Picard Fri, 08/28/2026 - 08:14 August 28, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Kurt U. Schaefer as commissioner of the Missouri Office of Administration (OA). Schaefer currently serves as director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR), a position he has held since the start of the Kehoe administration. "I appreciate Kurt's willingness to step into this role and continue his service to Missourians at the Office of Administration," said Governor Kehoe . "Kurt is a well-respected and valuable member of the Cabinet, and his background and experience in both the public and private sectors will serve him well as takes on the work ahead. At DNR, Kurt has led efforts to make efficiency, communication, and stakeholder engagement top of mind for his entire team, strengths which I am confident he will bring to OA." Schaefer will assume the role of OA commissioner effective September 4, 2026, and awaits Missouri Senate confirmation. "I would like to thank Governor Kehoe for this opportunity,” said Schaefer . “I look forward to working clos