KC Reporter

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced several appointments to various boards and filled county office vacancies in Missouri.

Scott Albers of Country Club was appointed to the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors. Albers is the president of Public Refrigerated Warehousing at Nor-Am Cold Storage and has been with the company since 2009. He is involved in community service, serving on the board of the Global Cold Chain Alliance and previously with other local organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from the University of Northern Iowa and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Business.

Kathy Lambertz from Harrisonville was appointed as Cass County Clerk. Lambertz has been the chief deputy clerk in Cass County since 2019 and worked as a senior appraiser before that. With over 30 years in county government, she is also active in civic organizations like the University of Missouri Extension Board and Harrisonville Kiwanis Club.

William "Blaine" Luetkemeyer of St. Elizabeth was named to the University of Missouri Board of Curators. A retired U.S. Congressman, Luetkemeyer represented Missouri's 3rd Congressional District from 2013 to 2025 and previously served other roles in government. His career includes contributions to higher education, for which he received an award from the Mizzou Alumni Association.

Todd Michalski from St. Joseph joins Albers on the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors. Michalski is a senior vice president at Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc., and serves on several boards related to his field. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Missouri Western State University.

Dave Schatz was appointed as Franklin County Presiding Commissioner. Schatz is vice president at Schatz Underground and formerly led Schatz Construction. His political career includes terms as Missouri Senate President Pro Tem and state legislator.