Council Members
- 20 members and a chairperson comprise the Council.
- The Governor appoints members. If you are interested in serving as a Council member, please click here for the application.
- The appointment of the chairperson requires the advice and consent of the Missouri Senate.
- Members represent each of the nine U.S Congressional Districts.
- The majority of members are people with disabilities.
- The Governor´s Council is comprised of the following committees: Executive and Strategic Planning, Finance and Development, Personnel, Advocacy, Legislative and Programs Committees.
James Trout, Acting Chair
Joan Bergstrom
Member 1
Lee's Summit
First Appointed: 7/15/08
Betty Davidson
Member 5
St. Louis
First Appointed: 11/16/09
Charles Comstock II
Member 6
Kirksville
First Appointed: 7/29/10
Edward Duff
7th Congressional District
Joplin
First Appointed: 7/19/05
Michael Esser
2nd Congressional District
Chesterfield
First Appointed: 10/14/05
Jeff Grisamore
Member 4
Lee's Summit
First Appointed: 5/10/10
Ronald Hack
Member 10
Sunset Hills
First Appointed: 10/2/09
Mary Ann Harter
3rd Congressional District
Crestwood
First Appointed: 11/16/09
Todd Mayfield
4th Congressional District
Jefferson City
First Appointed: 10/9/01
Teri Miller
Member 9
Chesterfield
First Appointed: 10/2/09
DeAnna Noriega
9th Congressional District
Fulton
First Appointed: 10/2/09
Susan Orton
lst Congressional District
Creve Coeur
First Appointed: 7/19/05
Derek Smith
Member 11
Osage Beach
First Appointed: 3/25/10
James Trout
Member 3
Webster Groves
First Appointed: 3/4/09
Robert Wallace
Member 2
St. Louis
First Appointed: 5/10/10