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(573) 751-1000
June 5, 2011
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EMPHASIS: Promotion Of Officer

Captain Gregory D. Kindle, commanding officer, Troop F, Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced that Corporal Craig Kicker, of Hermann, Missouri, was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He will assume the responsibilities of zone supervisor of Zone 1, Cole and southern Callaway counties.

Sergeant Kicker is a 1993 graduate of Hermann High School, and a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Sergeant Kicker began employment with the Missouri State Highway Patrol on March 15, 2000. After graduating from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy, he was assigned to Troop C, Zone 10, Franklin County. On September 1, 2005, Corporal Kicker transferred to an assignment of Troop F, Zone 12, Gasconade and Osage Counties. On March 1, 2008, he was promoted to corporal and assigned assistant zone supervisor of Zone 12, Gasconade and Osage counties.

Corporal Kicker is married to the former Shari Leimkuehler also of Hermann, Missouri. They have an eight year-old son, Brady.