Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADVISORS-STATE PATROL FOUNDATION

Sue Cox-President, a retired state employee and daughter of a Missouri State Highway Patrolman, also serves as a trustee on the MoDOT and Patrol Retirement System.

Colonel Ron Replogle (retired)-Vice President, spent 31 years with the Missouri State Highway Patrol retiring in 2015. He is currently the National Law Enforcement Initiatives Manager for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Les Renn, CFA -Treasurer, 15yrs banking and institutional portfolio management experience.  University of Missouri graduate, born and raised in Jefferson City.  Forever indebted to the selfless employees of the MSHP and driven by an opportunity to give back.

Dr. Patrick J. Woods – Director, Former Chief Information Security Officer with the Missouri State Highway Patrol who currently works in the private sector at a Fortune 5 technology company. Prior to going into the private sector in 2018, Patrick served for 21 years in public safety. He holds a Doctorate in Information Technology with an emphasis in Cybersecurity and is grateful for the opportunity to stay connected to the Patrol family and give back.

ADVISORS:

Colonel Sandy Karsten (retired) spent 33 years with the Missouri State Highway Patrol retiring in 2018.   She currently serves as the Director for the Department of Public Safety of Missouri, which includes the Highway Patrol.  Karsten’s involvement with the State Patrol Foundation began as one of the Founders and continues as an Advisor.

Colonel Eric Olson is the Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.  He has served as a member of the Patrol since 1990.