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Mike Kehoe is Missouri’s 48th lieutenant governor. Prior to this position, thenSenator Kehoe represented the Sixth Senatorial District, where he served as both Assistant Majority Leader and Majority Leader.

He serves as Chairman of the Missouri Food, Beverage and Forest Manufacturing Products Task Force, helping prepare Missouri family farms to meet the agriculture and food production needs of the future. He also works to promote infrastructure and workforce development as a member of the Missouri Development Finance Board. Under his leadership, the Buy Missouri program has grown to more than 500 members representing 98 counties from across the state.

Lieutenant Governor Kehoe has been honored by the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, the Missouri Association of Electric Cooperatives, and many others for his legislative accomplishments, including being named the Statesman of the Year Award for his work as floor leader. As a businessman, he received the Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award, Ford’s President Award, and he was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame. Alongside his wife, Claudia, he enjoys being a first-generation farmer working at his beef cattle production business located on the family farm in Phelps County.

The Presidential Medallion

One of the most prestigious awards bestowed by the University, conferred by the President, the Presidential Medallion recognizes the distinctive contributions the honoree has made to the University through a demonstrated commitment to the success of Lincoln University students, exemplified dedicated service in public or private endeavors that enhance the academic and professional community, and/or the personification of the ideals and mission of Lincoln University.

The Lincoln University commencement exercises on May 13, 2023, include the inaugural conferrals of the Presidential Medallion to keynote speakers Senator Brian Williams and Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe.