Governor Mike Kehoe

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*June 18, 2025*

*Governor Kehoe **Names Halle Herbert as Policy Director*

*JEFFERSON CITY, MO *– Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that Halle Herbert will assume the role of Policy Director in the Governor's Office, effective Tuesday, June, 24. 

“From day one, Halle has hit the ground running, bringing energy, discipline, and insight to every challenge,” *Governor Kehoe* said. “Halle has worked hard to lead some of our most important priorities in public safety policy and bring key initiatives across the finish line. She has a sharp policy mind, is highly capable, and our team is proud to see her step into this leadership role.”

Herbert fills the role that will be vacated by Jamie Birch, who is stepping away from the position to pursue other opportunities with Missouri State University. Birch has been an integral member of the Kehoe Administration, playing a key role on the transition team and previously serving in the Office of the Governor under the prior administration.

“It is an honor to serve in the Kehoe Administration, and I am very grateful for the opportunity to step into this position,” *Herbert* said. “Jamie has laid a foundation for a strong policy team, and I am especially thankful for the way she has helped prepare me for this new role.”

Herbert joined the Office of the Missouri Governor in January 2025 and currently serves as Senior Policy Advisor, where she has provided policy leadership on issues related to the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC), and the Missouri National Guard (MONG). In this role, she helped spearhead multiple multi-phase public safety initiatives, including the Governor's Safer Missouri initiative, aimed at supporting law enforcement and reducing crime across the state.

Prior to joining the Governor’s Office, Herbert served as legislative director for DPS, where she represented the department before the Missouri General Assembly and acted as a liaison for the Governor’s Office. Herbert holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Missouri State University.

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*Contact: Gabby Picard*

Communications Director

Mobile: 573-536-6566

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov


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