Rich Koon

  • Background/Personal

    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

    Missouri Conservation Federation

    River Bluffs Audubon Society