Statewide co-chairs

 

Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future is advised by an esteemed council of co-chairs from across the state that offers expertise in a variety of areas. The list below is in alphabetical order by last name.

Jeff Aboussie (Jefferson City, Mo.)

- President, St. Louis Building and Construction Trades

Joseph Driskill (Jefferson City, Mo.)

- Former Missouri director of economic development
- Former state representative
- Executive director, Leonard Wood Institute at University of Missouri Technology Park

Mark Fohey (Fulton, Mo.)

- Worked for more than a decade at Callaway Nuclear Plant
- President, Columbia, Jefferson City and Vicinity Building Trades

Peter Hofherr (Jefferson City, Mo.)

- Former director, Missouri Department of Agriculture
- CEO, Saint James Winery

Joseph J. Hunt (St. Louis, Mo.)

- Third-generation iron worker
- General president, International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers

The Rev. Dr. Sammie Jones (St. Louis, Mo.)

- Pastor, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
- St. Louis Clergy Coalition

Patrick Kellett (St. Louis, Mo.)

- Business manager, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 562

Robert Kelley (St. Louis, Mo.)

- President emeritus (retired), St. Louis Labor Council
- Principal, The Kelley Group

Gary Laffoon (Jefferson City, Mo.)

- Executive director, Missouri CORE Partnership

Lowell Mohler (Jefferson City, Mo.)

- Former Missouri director of agriculture
- Former executive, Missouri Farm Bureau
- Former member, Missouri State Fair Commission
- Member, Missouri Conservation Commission
- Family farmer

Patrick Naeger (Perryville, Mo.)

- Former state representative
- Small businessman

Janese A. Neher, PE (Fulton, Mo.)

- Former chair, Women in Nuclear, Region IV
- Consulting engineer, Callaway Plant

The Rev. Earl Nance, Jr. (St. Louis, Mo.)

- Pastor, Greater Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church
- Long-time community leader with service on several state and local boards and commissions

Fred Parry (Columbia, Mo.)

- Publisher, Inside Columbia magazine
- Trustee, Boone Hospital Center
- Community business leader, broadcaster and commentator

Patti Penny (Springfield, Mo.)

- Founder, Penmac Personnel
- Former chair, Missouri Training and Employment Council
- Former president, Springfield Public Schools Board of Education
- Board member, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Terry Riley (Kansas City, Mo.)

- Member of the City Council of Kansas City since 2000; member of the National League of Cities’ Community and Economic Development Conference; served as youngest elected member of Kansas City, Mo., School Board.

The Rev. E.G. Shields (St. Louis, Mo.)

- Pastor, Mount Beulah Baptist Church
- Long-time community activist

David Shorr (Columbia, Mo.)

- Former director, Missouri Department of Natural Resources
- Attorney in private practice

Gina Walsh (St. Louis, Mo.)

- Former member, Missouri House of Representatives
- Active Member of Asbestos Workers Local #1