Richard Koon has lived in Jefferson City’s Second Ward since 1971. He is married to Celeste Koon and has three adult children. Rich also has two grandchildren who attend South School.
Education
Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Missouri Master's in Public Administration, University of Missouri Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Missouri State University
Professional Experience
Recently retired from the Missouri Department of Social Services as Research and Evaluation Manager in the Department Director’s Office
Previously worked for the Missouri Department of Labor
Previously worked for the U.S. Department of Labor
Taught at the University of Missouri
Community Involvement
Jefferson City Planning and Zoning Commission from 2000-2007
Jefferson City Environmental Quality Commission from 2000-2007
Jefferson City Big Brothers/Big Sisters
South School mentoring program
Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor, was 2003 Central Region Instructor of the Year
4-H Project Leader, was 2006 Volunteer of the Year
National Rifle Association
Boy Scouts Merit Badge Counselor
Washington University, Curriculum Advisory Board for the George W. Brown School of Social Work, 1996-2006
Phi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society
