Kehoe Announces Appointments to State Commissions

Sedalia and Higginsville residents named to Real Estate Appraisers and Safe Drinking Water Commissions

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Governor Mike Kehoe has announced appointments to the Missouri Real Estate Appraisers Commission and the Safe Drinking Water Commission. Shane Weber of Sedalia was appointed to the Real Estate Appraisers Commission, and Dennis Knipmeyer of Higginsville was reappointed to the Safe Drinking Water Commission. Kehoe also reappointed Elizabeth Grove to the Safe Drinking Water Commission and Margaret Freihaut to the Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Why it matters

These appointments help ensure qualified individuals are overseeing key regulatory bodies that impact real estate, water quality, and public health in Missouri. The commissions play an important role in setting standards, reviewing applications, and investigating complaints.

The details

Shane Weber, who serves as vice president at Missouri Property Appraisal, was appointed to the Missouri Real Estate Appraisers Commission. He has received the West Central Association of Realtors' Appraiser of the Year Award for several years and has been a state-certified residential real estate appraiser since 2004. Dennis Knipmeyer, who previously managed Consolidated Public Water District #2, was reappointed to the Safe Drinking Water Commission. He also serves as chairman of the board of trustees of the Tabo Watershed District.

  • The appointments were announced on February 21, 2026.

The players

Mike Kehoe

The Governor of Missouri who made the appointments.

Shane Weber

A Sedalia resident appointed to the Missouri Real Estate Appraisers Commission. He serves as vice president at Missouri Property Appraisal and has been a state-certified residential real estate appraiser since 2004.

Dennis Knipmeyer

A Higginsville resident reappointed to the Safe Drinking Water Commission. He previously served as manager of Consolidated Public Water District #2 and currently chairs the board of trustees of the Tabo Watershed District.

Elizabeth Grove

Reappointed to the Safe Drinking Water Commission.

Margaret Freihaut

Reappointed to the Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

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The takeaway

These appointments help ensure experienced and qualified individuals are overseeing important regulatory bodies that impact real estate, water quality, and public health in Missouri. The commissions play a vital role in setting standards, reviewing applications, and investigating complaints to protect consumers and the public.