Ryan McKenna
Ryan McKenna (b. April 27, 1973, in Barnhart, Missouri) was the Missouri Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. He was appointed by Gov. Jay Nixon in December 2013 and held the office until December 2016.[1] McKenna's appointment relieved Julie Gibson from her responsibilities as acting director. Gibson had filling in for former director Larry Rebman since his departure in March 2013.[2]
McKenna is a former Democratic member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 22 from 2007 to 2013. McKenna resigned in December 2013 after being appointed Director of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.[3]
McKenna served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007.
Biography
McKenna attended Jefferson College in 1993, and received his B.S. in education from Southwest Missouri State University in 1997. His professional experience includes working as a construction marketing representative for LECET and a union laborer for Fred Weber, Inc.
Political career
Missouri Director of Labor (2013-2016)
McKenna served as Missouri Director of Labor & Industrial Relations from December 2013 to December 2016.
Missouri State Senate (2007-2013)
McKenna represented District 22 in the Missouri State Senate from 2007 to 2013. He resigned in December 2013 after being appointed Director of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.[4]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McKenna served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McKenna served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources |
| • General Laws |
| • Gubernatorial Appointments |
| • Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McKenna served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • General Laws |
| • Gubernatorial Appointments |
| • Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government |
| • Transportation |
Issues
Seersucker suit amendment
In April 2013, McKenna offered a hand-written amendment to a higher education funding bill that would have banned anyone over the age of eight from wearing seersucker suits in Missouri. "Any person living in this state aged 8 and under may wear seersucker suits at their leisure. Any person over the age of 8 living in this state may not wear seersucker suits because adults look ridiculous in seersucker suits," read the amendment, which was eventually withdrawn. McKenna admitted that "[i]t probably wasn't germane to the bill. It was all in jest anyway."[5]
Missouri House of Representatives (1999-2007)
McKenna served as a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 1999 until ascending to the state senate in 2007.
Elections
2013
McKenna was appointed Director of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations by Gov. Jay Nixon in December 2013.[1]
2010
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, McKenna won re-election to the Missouri State Senate, defeating Greg Zotta.
| Missouri State Senate, District 22 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ryan McKenna (D)
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27,380 | |||
| Greg Zotta (R) | 24,701 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, McKenna won election to the 22nd District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Bill Alter (R).[6]
| Missouri State Senate, District 22 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ryan McKenna (D)
|
34,682 | 60.5% | ||
| Bill Alter (R) | 22,675 | 39.5% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, McKenna won re-election to the 102nd District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives undefeated.[7]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 102 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ryan McKenna (D)
|
7,581 | 100.0% | ||
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Personal
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McKenna is married to his wife, Angela.
Recent news
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See also
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External links
- Missouri Department of Labor
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, "About the Department: Director," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Office of Missouri Governor, "Gov. Nixon announces Labor Director Rebman as Administrative Law Judge for Kansas City," March 22, 2013
- ↑ The St. Louis American, "Gov. Nixon names Ryan McKenna as new Labor Director, Nia Ray to head Division of Employment Security," December 13, 2013
- ↑ The St. Louis American, "Gov. Nixon names Ryan McKenna as new Labor Director, Nia Ray to head Division of Employment Security," December 13, 2013
- ↑ riverfronttimes.com, "Sen. Ryan McKenna's Proposal: Ban Seersucker Suits in Missouri (Kids 8 and Under Exempt)," April 25, 2013
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2002 General Election Results
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Julie Gibson |
Missouri Director of Labor and Industrial Relations 2013 - 2016 |
Succeeded by Tammy Cavender |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 22 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by TBA |
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