Kelley names departmental directors

The four appointees will go before MSA Senate for confirmation.

By Anna Koeppel

Published Jan. 27, 2008

Missouri Students Association President-elect Jim Kelley today announced his and Vice President-elect Chelsea Johnson's executive cabinet appointments.

Kelley appointed Billy Eilbracht director of the Department of Student Communication, College Music Committee Chairwoman Rachel Parrish director of the Department of Student Activities, Jordan Paul was re-appointed director of the Department of Student Services and Steve Scott was appointed chief of staff. All four appointees will go before the Senate Operations Committee Tuesday for approval. If approved by the committee, they will go before the full Senate on Wednesday for confirmation.

Kelley said he doesn't see the approval process as a burden.

"It's an opportunity to talk about the kinds of things they want to do and the direction they want to go in, and how that fits in with our larger administration goals," Kelley said.

Eilbracht is a newcomer to MSA who Kelley says will work hard to make long-lasting changes. DSC promotes MSA events, activities and issues through marketing and advertising.

"We need someone creative and innovative with that department," Kelley said. "Billy has a lot of energy and direction."

Kelley also said DSA is a dynamic organization that requires a director who has extensive experience.

"Rachel has an unbelievable amount of experience," he said. "Her management style matches with ours very well."

DSA is responsible for planning on-campus activities and entertainment events.

Paul currently serves as DSS director. Paul was appointed DSS director by outgoing MSA President Rachel Anderson last August after Robb Loran resigned from the position in July.

"He has a long history of doing good things in the department," Kelley said.

New chief of staff Scott is another new face in MSA. Kelley said Scott is exceptionally well organized.

"Steve is going to be committed to getting the job done," Kelley said.

Kelley said MSA does not suffer from a lack of ideas.

"We just need people to get those things done," he said.

Kelley also appointed Ian Krause to the Board of Elections Commissioners. He called the appointment a logical choice.

"This is something he's dedicated to and passionate about," Kelley said.

Krause previously served as a non-executive member of the BEC.