Thursday, June 03, 2021

Parson appoints Freeman vice president of nursing, Barton County Chamber CEO to state boards


Today, Governor Mike Parson announced fifteen appointments to various boards and commissions, including two from this area.

Astra Ferris, of Lamar, was appointed to the Missouri Workforce Development Board.

Ms. Ferris is the Chief Executive Officer for the Barton County Chamber of Commerce. Previously, she served as a Commercial Assistant, Regional Marketing Representative, and Banker for US Bank. 







In 2016, the Joplin Regional Business Journal recognized Ms. Ferris as the Most Influential Woman of the Year and selected her as a 15 Under 40 Honoree. She is certified by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organizational Management. Ms. Ferris graduated from Pittsburg State University and is currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration.


Jeanee Kennedy
, of Seneca, was appointed to the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

Ms. Kennedy is currently the Vice President of Nursing Services for Freeman Health System in Joplin. Prior to becoming Vice President of Nursing Services, she was an Administrative Director of Regulatory Compliance for Freeman Health System. Ms. Kennedy received her Associate’s Degree in nursing from Crowder College and is certified as a Registered Nurse. She attended American Sentinel University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing along with a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in health care. 

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