MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
A Division Of The
Department of Public Safety
Public Information and Education Division - PO Box 568 - Jefferson City, MO 65102
NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Capt. John J. Hotz
Q512015-1 (573) 526-6115

May 1, 2015
EMPHASIS: Colonel J. Bret Johnson Announces Transfers, Promotion Effective May 1, 2015

Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following transfers and promotions effective May 1, 2015:

Major Malik A. Henderson transferred to the Administrative Services Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, and serves as its commander. As commander of the Administrative Services Bureau, Major Henderson has oversight responsibility for the Human Resources Division, Research and Development Division, and the Training Division.

Henderson was appointed to the Patrol on July 3, 1988, as a member of the 60th Recruit Class. Upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, Henderson was assigned to Troop E, Zone 10, Dunklin County. On May 1, 1990, he transferred to Troop C, St. Louis. He was promoted to corporal on September 1, 1995, and assigned to Zone 1, St. Louis County. Henderson was promoted to sergeant on October 1, 1999, and designated zone supervisor of Zone 2, St. Louis County. On January 7, 2007, he was promoted to lieutenant and supervised District 2 operations for Troop C, Weldon Spring. Henderson was promoted to captain on March 1, 2010, and designated director of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City. He transferred to the Professional Standards Division on July 1, 2013, where he served as the director. Henderson was promoted to the rank of major and assigned commander of the Administrative Services Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, on December 1, 2014. He transferred to the Support Services Bureau, on April 1, 2015. Since his promotion to major, Henderson has served as a member of the Patrol's command staff.

Henderson was born in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from O’Fallon Tech High School in St. Louis, in 1981. He attended Alcorn State University in Lorman, MS. Henderson graduated from the 235th Session of the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, VA, in 2008. He graduated from the Leadership Missouri program sponsored by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2014. Major Henderson and his wife, Renee D. (Parson), have two sons: Rasheed and Mehki.
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Major Gregory D. Kindle transferred to the Support Services Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, and serves as its commander. As commander of the Support Services Bureau, Major Kindle has oversight responsibility for the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, Driver Examination Division, Fleet & Facilities Division, and Motor Vehicle Inspection Division.

Kindle was appointed to the Patrol on July 1, 1980, as a member of the 53rd Recruit Class. After graduating from the Academy, he was assigned to Troop B, Zone 2, Putnam and Sullivan counties. On June 1, 1987, he was promoted to corporal and designated assistant zone commander of Zone 2, Macon and Shelby counties. On June 1, 1990, he was promoted to sergeant and named zone commander of Troop B, Zone 2. Kindle was promoted to lieutenant on September 1, 1994, and transferred to Troop H, St. Joseph. In 1999, he was assigned to the Field Operations Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City. Kindle was promoted to captain on July 1, 2001, and remained in the Field Operations Bureau. On June 1, 2010, Kindle transferred to and was designated commanding officer of Troop F, Jefferson City. On March 1, 2015, Kindle was promoted to major and designated commander of the Administrative Services Bureau. Upon his promotion to major, he began serving as a member of the Patrol’s command staff.

Kindle was born in Macon, MO. He graduated from Bevier Public School in Bevier, MO, in May 1976. In 2003, he attended the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. In 2010, Kindle graduated from the Leadership Missouri program. Kindle also served for 21 years in the Missouri National Guard, having deployed to Panama, Honduras, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Kosovo. His final assignment with the National Guard was in the Inspector General's Office as an assistant inspector general; he retired as a sergeant first class in 2011. Major Kindle is married to Lisa (Newkirk). He has two sons, Andrew Kindle and Christopher Kindle. He also has three stepchildren: Ross Arnett, Alicia Lehman, and Chelsea Arnett.
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Major Gregory K. Smith transferred to the Field Operations Bureau and serves as its commander. As commander of the Field Operations Bureau, Major Smith has direct oversight responsibility for all nine troops, the Aircraft Division, and the Water Patrol Division.

Smith was appointed to the Patrol on July 1, 1989, as a member of the 61st Recruit Class. After graduating from the Academy, he was assigned to Troop A, Zone 11, Benton County. He was promoted to corporal and assigned to Zone 6, Jackson County on October 1, 1994. On July 1, 1997, Smith was promoted to sergeant and designated zone supervisor of Zone 13, Pettis County. He was promoted to lieutenant in August 1, 2001, and assigned to the Field Operations Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City. He was promoted to captain on June 1, 2010, and designated assistant commander in the Field Operations Bureau. On March 1, 2015, Smith was promoted to major and designated commander of the Technical Services Bureau. Since being promoted to major, he has served as a member of the Patrol's command staff.

Smith was born in Columbia, MO. He graduated from Fayette High School in Fayette, MO, in 1985. Prior to joining the Patrol, he was a student at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, now known as the University of Central Missouri. Major Smith and his wife, Stephanie (Raines), have two daughters, Rachael and Grace.

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Captain Sarah L. Eberhard was promoted to the rank of major and designated commander of the Technical Services Bureau. As commander of the Technical Services Bureau, she has oversight responsibility for the Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Information & Communications Technology Division, and Patrol Records Division.

Eberhard was appointed to the Patrol on January 1, 1993, as a member of the 65th Recruit Class. After graduating from the Academy, she was assigned to Troop H, Zone 5, Andrew and Buchanan counties. She was promoted to corporal on March 1, 1999, and designated assistant zone supervisor of Troop H, Zone 10, Daviess and Dekalb counties. On July 1, 2000, Eberhard was promoted to the rank of sergeant and designated zone supervisor of Troop H, Zone 9, Livingston County. She transferred to Troop H, Zone 7, Clinton and Caldwell counties on April 1, 2001. Eberhard transferred to the Division of Drug and Crime Control, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, on May 2, 2004. She was promoted to lieutenant on January 1, 2009, and remained in the Division of Drug and Crime Control. Eberhard was promoted to captain and designated director of the Division of Drug and Crime Control on September 1, 2012. In addition to commanding the Technical Services Bureau, she will serve as a member of the Patrol’s command staff.

Eberhard was born in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Raytown South High School in Raytown, MO, in 1988. She holds as associate’s of arts degree from the Metropolitan Community Colleges and a bachelor’s of science degree in criminal justice administration from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO.

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Captain Eric T. Olson transferred to the Division of Drug and Crime Control, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, where he will serve as the director.

Olson was appointed to the Patrol on July 1, 1990, as a member of the 63rd Recruit Class. Upon completing his training at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop H, Zone 4, Mercer County. On August 1, 1995, he was promoted to corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor of Zone 1, Holt County. Olson was promoted to sergeant on October 1, 1997, and designated zone supervisor of Zone 3, Harrison County. He was promoted to lieutenant on July 25, 2004, and assigned to Troop B Headquarters in Macon, MO. On July 1, 2014, Olson was promoted to the rank of captain and designated commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit.

Captain Olson grew up in Chillicothe, MO. He graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1986. Olson earned a bachelor's of arts degree in psychology from William Jewell College in Liberty, MO, in 1990. He completed the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA, in June 2011. Capt. Olson and his wife, Ronda (Willis), have two sons, Lance and Garett.

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Lieutenant Scott A. Shipers is being promoted to the rank of captain and designated commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, MO.

Shipers was appointed to the Patrol on June 14, 1996, as a member of the 71st Recruit Class. Upon completing his training at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop H, Zone 3, Harrison and Gentry Counties. On April 1, 2001, he was promoted to corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor of Zone 7, Clinton and Caldwell counties. Shipers was promoted to sergeant on June 27, 2004, and designated zone supervisor of Zone 7. He was promoted to lieutenant on September 1, 2011, and assigned to Troop A Headquarters in Lee’s Summit.

Captain Shipers grew up in Gallatin, MO. He graduated from Gallatin High School in 1992. He earned a bachelor’s of science degree in justice systems from Truman State University in Kirksville, MO, in 1997. He completed Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command in 2015. Capt. Shipers and his wife, Andrea (Trussell), have two children, Brody and Briggs Shipers.


Photos available upon request.

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