Press Release

For Immediate Release
January 28, 2005
Contact: Barry Bennett
(573)751-1088

Lt. Governor Kinder Appoints Deputy;

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder has named Eric Feltner to be his Deputy Lieutenant Governor and Senior Advocate. Feltner will begin his duties on February 14. Feltner currently serves as District Director for U.S. Congressman Kenny Hulshof.

"I am very please to have someone of Eric's caliber and experience joining the staff. I look forward having him as an integral member of my team," said Kinder.

"Eric has been a very effective advocate on my behalf for over eight years," said Congressman Hulshof. "As one of my top advisors, he has played an integral role in both a political and official capacity since 1996. I thank him for his tremendous effort and wish him the best of luck."

As Deputy Lt. Governor and Elderly Advocate, Feltner will directly advise Lieutenant Governor Kinder on senior issues and other policy issues and serve as liaison with various boards and commissions, including the Senior Rx Commission and the Tourism Commission, for the Lt. Governor.

Feltner first began with Hulshof during the 1996 campaign as Campaign Manager. As District Director, he was responsible for supervising district staff and maintaining the three district offices. His prior experience in Jefferson City was as Executive Director of the House Republican Campaign Committee (HRCC) for four years.

Feltner lives in Columbia.