Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission

301 West High Street, Suite 720
PO Box 1157
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573)-526-0186
Fax: (573)-526-7700

Email: militaryadvocate@ded.mo.gov
Website: https://military.ded.mo.gov/commission

Director: Harry A. Roberts - Missouri Military Advocate

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 041.1010

Department: Economic Development

Mission: The Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission's purpose is to design and implement measures intended to protect, retain, and enhance the present and future mission capabilities at the military posts or bases within the state.

Function: Advise the governor and the general assembly on military issues and economic and industrial development related to military issues.

SubCommittees: Strategic Planning

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 4 to 6

Location of meetings: Statewide

Duration of meetings: 3 hours

Preparation time for meetings: n/a

Total time commitment: Varies

Details on Members

Total members: 11

Appointed members: 7

Term length: 3 years

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: To be eligible for appointment, a person shall have demonstrated experience in economic development,the defense industry, military installation operation, environmental issues, finance, local government, or the use of air space for future military missions.

Political Requirements: No more than four of the seven members appointed by the governor shall be of the same political party.

Geographic Requirements: No

Senate Consent Required: No

Members

Mr. Steve Ehrhardt(R) Chair
Member 1
Lebanon
Term begins: Aug 2, 2017
Term expires: May 27, 2020

Mrs. Natalie Hawn(R)
Member 2
St. Joseph
Term begins: Mar 15, 2024
Term expires: May 27, 2024

Mr. Charles A. Williams(R)
Member 3
Term begins: Jan 3, 2022
Term expires: May 27, 2024

Mr. Frank Grass(I)
Member 4
Term begins: Nov 21, 2023
Term expires: May 27, 2025

Mr. Hart G. Nelson(I)
Member 5
Brentwood
Term begins: Nov 13, 2019
Term expires: May 27, 2022

Mr. Steven P. Wallach(I)
Member 6
Fenton
Term begins: Jul 3, 2023
Term expires: May 27, 2025

Mr. Gregory V. Frencken(R)
Member 7
Chilhowee
Term begins: Jul 3, 2023
Term expires: May 27, 2025

Representative Bill Hardwick
Member of the House of Representatives 1
Term begins: May 25, 2021

Representative Ashley Aune
Member of the House of Representatives 2
Term begins: May 25, 2021

Senator Steve Roberts
Member of the Senate 1
Term begins: Feb 3, 2021

Senator Sandy Crawford
Member of the Senate 2
Term begins: Jan 25, 2021

Mr. Harry A. Roberts
Department of Economic Development Designee
Term begins: Jan 3, 2022
Term expires: Jan 2, 2028

Mr. Paul Kirchhoff
Missouri Veterans' Commission Designee
Jefferson City