Kehoe appoints James Morris of Jasper to Jasper County Commission

James Morris, of Jasper, was appointed as the Jasper County Eastern District Commissioner.

The appointment was made by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe.

Morris is the bookkeeper for Jim Morris Roofing and Remodeling and the owner of Light of Faith Resources.

He previously worked as an independent contractor for Classical Conversations – Joplin South.

In addition to his professional career, he currently serves on the Jasper County Republican Central Committee, volunteers as an athletic director and coach for Carthage Area Christian Athletes, and leads a youth group at Prairie Flower Bible Church.

Morris earned his diploma in crisis response from the International ALERT Academy.

Morris replaces Tom Flanigan of Carthage who resigned due to health reasons.