Meet the MRA Government Affairs Team 

The Missouri Restaurant Association serves as the voice of the restaurant and hospitality industry at the Missouri Capitol, maintaining a strong, consistent presence in Jefferson City to protect and promote your business interests. We know that legislative decisions directly impact your bottom line, from utility rates and insurance costs to wage policies and regulatory requirements, so we work year-round to ensure your concerns are heard where it matters most.

Beyond the state level, the Association actively advocates for the industry on local and federal issues, tackling the challenges that most operators simply don’t have the time to manage alone. Our goal is to help create a business environment where restaurants can thrive and you can stay focused on what you do best: Running a Successful Operation.

MRA State Government Affairs

  • Buddy Lahl
    Buddy Lahl
    CEO Missouri Restaurant Association
    MRA CEO
  • Greg Hunsucker
    Greg Hunsucker
    V's Italiano Ristorante (816)353-1241
    Government Affairs Chair: MRA
  • Jay Hahn
    Jay Hahn
    Hahn | DeBoef
    Government Affairs Lobbyist: MRA
  • Ryan DeBoef
    Ryan DeBoef
    Hahn | DeBoef
    Government Affairs Lobbyist: MRA
  • Alan Kneeland
    Alan Kneeland
    The Combine
    Government Affairs Chair: Kansas City
  • Jason Pryor
    Jason Pryor
    Owner Pizza 51 LLC (816)531-1151
    Government Affairs Committee - Kansas City
  • Jon Branstetter
    Jon Branstetter
    District General Manager Company Kitchen - Lenexa (913)636-8306
    Government Affairs Committee - Kansas City
  • Mary Holland
    Mary Holland
    Owner Operator Pierponts at Union Station (816)842-8718
    Government Affairs Committee - Kansas City
  • Roy Boyd
    Roy Boyd
    President-CEO BV Contracting Solutions (816)988-7202
    Government Affairs Committee - Kansas City
  • Kenny Kantner
    Kenny Kantner
    Main Street Associates (816)561-5100
    Government Affairs Committee - Kansas City
  • Kim Halloran
    Kim Halloran
    Vice President of Operations Summit Grill & Bar (Lee's Summit) (816)531-8345
    Government Affairs Committee - Kansas City
  • Angie Fellers-Beard
    Angie Fellers-Beard
    E&S Specialist Fellers Food Service Equipment & Design (417)862-0812
    Government Affairs Committee - Springfield
  • Jeff Super
    Jeff Super
    Owner / Chef Jeffreys Prime Rib and Lobster (573)552-5846
    Government Affairs Committee - Ozarks
  • Bill Gomel (C)
    Bill Gomel (C)
    Executive Director - STL & Columbia Missouri Restaurant Association (636)498-1451
    Executive Director - STL & Columbia
  • Gio Favazza
    Gio Favazza
    Commercial Risk Management Advisor POWERS Insurance & Risk Management (314)960-0465
    Government Affairs Committee - St. Louis
  • Van DeGregorio
    Van DeGregorio
    (636)751-5400
    Government Affairs Committee - St. Louis
  • Ed Rhode
    Ed Rhode
    Government Affairs Lobbyist: St. Louis
  • Richard Walls
    Richard Walls
    Owner The Walls Group (573)881-6413
    Government Affairs Committee - Columbia