Board Members

Members of the Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority (EIERA) board support the agency’s mandate to protect Missouri’s environment, develop energy alternatives and promote economic development through innovative financing, technical assistance and research. The EIERA board is made up of five members, which are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate for a three-year term. For more information about the boards’ structure and authority, please visit the Governor’s State Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority webpage.

Interested in becoming an EIERA board member?

We currently have one vacancy on the EIERA Board. If you are interested in serving on this board, a current Application for Gubernatorial Appointment is required for consideration. You must also be a Missouri resident. You can apply online on the Missouri Boards and Commissions website.

If you would like to learn more about EIERA or serving as a board member, please contact Joe Boland, Executive Director, by telephone at 573-751-4919 or email your resume and contact information to eiera@eiera.mo.gov.

Current EIERA Board Members

Nancy Gibler, EIERA Board Chair

Nancy Gibler

Chair
Republican
Jefferson City
Mary Nichols, EIERA Board Vice-Chair

Mary Fontana Nichols

Vice-Chair
Democrat
Maryland Heights
Deron Cherry, EIERA Board Member

Deron Cherry

Member
Republican
Kansas City
Rodney Schad, EIERA Board Member

Rodney Schad

Member
Republican
Versailles

Vacant