Jim Penfold
Jim Penfold has been married to Kathy Penfold for 37 years, and they have three daughters and five grandchildren. The Penfolds have been residents of Jefferson City since 1980, moving to the area after Jim accepted a position with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Penfold retired from full-time work with the DNR in October, 2004, and continues to work there on special projects. The Penfolds are members of St. Joseph Cathedral parish and are involved in various church related activities, including Jim's service on the Parish Council on two different occasions.
B.A. degree in biology and English literature from St. Mary’s University, Winona, Minnesota in May, 1966
Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in Environmental Management and Planning from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC in December 1972.
Missouri Department of Natural Resources, March 1980 to October 2004 - Jim Penfold served as the Environmental Section Chief responsible for statewide water pollution control compliance activities for almost 14 years. He was the Environmental Program Director of the Technical Assistance Program (renamed Environmental Assistance Office) for over ten years.
Jim Penfold was involved in water resources and water quality planning, physical development and health planning for the US Department of Interior, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and two regional planning commissions in Wisconsin for ten years.
Penfold served as a Peace Corps Volunteer from July 1966 to October 1968 in southern India, where he was involved in health and sanitation programs and experimental fisheries.
Jim and Kathy are involved in Jefferson City Marriage Encounter, an organization which provides enrichment weekends for married couples. They serve on the teams that conduct the encounter weekends and have held several positions on the board that directs the local organization.
Jim is a member of the Board of Directors for El Puente, is a Christian outreach organization to the Hispanic community.