Mission

The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association is a non-profit organization with a mission to support the Office of Sheriff and the Constitution through legislative efforts, training and technical assistance, in its efforts to make communities a safer, more enjoyable place to live, to work, and to raise a family.

Vision

To become a nationally recognized authority on issues affecting the Office of Sheriff, a formidable supporter of local control, and the premiere law enforcement training provider in the state of Missouri through hard work, honesty, and dedication; providing sound research, strong legislative action, and superior quality service.

Values

We value honesty, hard work and personal responsibility.

Board of Directors

Sheriff Steve Pelton
Sheriff Steve PeltonPresident
Franklin County
Sheriff Chris Degase
Sheriff Chris Degase1st Vice President
Douglas County
Sheriff Matt Oller
Sheriff Matt Oller2nd Vice President
Audrain County
Sheriff David Marshak
Sheriff David Marshak3rd Vice President
Jefferson County
Sheriff Mike Bonham
Sheriff Mike BonhamSecretary
Osage County
Sheriff Will Akin
Sheriff Will AkinTreasurer
Clay County
Sheriff Darin Layman
Sheriff Darin LaymanSergeant-at-Arms
Crawford County
Sheriff Brad Cole
Sheriff Brad ColeImmediate Past President
Christian County

Missouri Sheriffs’ Association Staff

Kevin Merritt
Kevin MerrittExecutive Director
573-635-5925 ext. 107
Donna Arney
Donna ArneyAdministrative Assistant
573-635-9644 ext. 106
Gina Kauffman
Gina KauffmanOffice Assistant
573-635-9644 ext. 105
Jeanne Merritt
Jeanne MerrittMarketing Director & Jail Training Coordinator
573-635-5925
Cell 573-529-6900

Missouri Sheriffs’ Association Support Staff

Sam Boyd
Sam BoydSupport
Nancy Zoellner
Nancy ZoellnerEditor
Stacie Marshall
Stacie MarshallCreative Director
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Financial Information

IRS Tax 990 – Use EIN 43-600343

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