JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, recently sponsored the appointment of John Allen Collier to the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors during the Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee hearing on Wednesday, March 27.

Principal responsibilities for members of the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors include, among other duties, appointing and monitoring the performance of the university president, reviewing the university’s educational and public service programs, ensuring good management practices, and enhancing the public image of the university.

Collier, a graduate of the University of Central Missouri, has worked for State Farm Insurance since 1987, having worked as claim supervisor, claim superintendent, and his current position of claim team manager. He is the school board president for the West Platte R-II Schools and served 12 years on the Weston Board of Aldermen. Collier is also active in the Boy Scouts and other civic, charitable and sports organizations.

“Mr. Collier has valuable professional skills that will benefit the Board of Governors, and I know he will carry out his responsibilities dutifully and with a positive attitude,” Sen. Schaaf said. “It was my pleasure to stand with him before the Gubernatorial Appointments Committee and sponsor his appointment.”

Members of numerous state commissions and boards are appointed by the governor. Gubernatorial appointees then work with their state senator, who serves as a sponsor of the nominee in the confirmation process, which begins before the Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee and concludes with a consenting vote by the full Senate. For more information on Missouri’s boards and commissions, visit www.governor.mo.gov/boards.

Senator Schaaf (left) sponsored John Allen Collier’s appointment to the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors during the Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee on
Wednesday, March 27.

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