For further information please contact: Sgt. Kent Casey
417-359-1500 ext. 2229
May 21, 2007
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EMPHASIS: Promotion Of Officer



Captain Randy Beydler, commanding officer, Troop D, Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced Trooper Greg T. Curnes, of Shell Knob, Missouri, was promoted to the rank of corporal. He will remain assigned to Zone 14, Barry County, and will assume the responsibilities of assistant zone supervisor.
Corporal Curnes is a 1987 graduate of Reeds Spring High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in history from Central Missouri State University in 1992.
Corporal Curnes became employed with the Missouri State Highway Patrol on August 1, 1993, and after graduating from the Highway Patrol Academy was assigned to Troop D, Barry County.
Corporal Curnes is married to Debra (Dietrich) of Auburn, Nebraska. They have one child, Sydney.
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