A native of Urich, Kenney graduated from Sherwood High School in Creighton. She earned her law degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and holds a Missouri insurance agent’s license. She obtained an associate and bachelor’s degrees and a lifetime teaching certificate from Central Missouri State University.  Kenney has practiced law for 25 years in Clinton and has extensive experience with legal drafting, mediation and interpreting laws. “I believe this experience will greatly benefit this position of State Representative”.

“My roles as a business owner, school board member, city councilperson, volunteer and parent have shown me that every person deserves to be heard,” Kenney said. “I will work to ensure that state agencies serve the individuals.  I will represent all citizens in my district and be a voice for the voiceless in Jefferson City.”

Kenney has experience as an elected official.  For the past five years she has served on the Clinton City Council representing the Fourth Ward and has been Mayor Pro Tem.  She also spent nine years on the Clinton School District Board of Education where she served as Vice President and Treasurer.  Education is a major priority to her as this is what drives our state’s success.  In 2005, Kenney received local recognition as the Friend of Education honoree and a Heart of Gold recipient.  In 2007, Missouri Community Betterment awarded her the Adult Leadership Designation for her work in the community.

Her other accomplishments include having served as Treasurer of the Central Missouri State University Foundation Board; chairing various Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce committees including Missouri Community Betterment and Academic Excellence.  She is a member of the local Mid-Day Optimists Club, P.E.O. and Arts Council.  She is also a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church where she taught the High School Sunday school class for the past ten years.

For the past 35 years, she has been married to Doug Kenney, a local physician, and they have four children, Jeffrey, Joshua, Jacob and daughter, Jaime, who have attended public schools.  Kristi grew up on a farm in rural Henry County and is the daughter of Del and Jo Ann Gretzinger and has a brother, Kurt, who farms.

“I am looking forward to meeting many new and seeing many old friends during my campaign,” Kenney said. “The people who live in our district want the state government to run efficiently and effectively, and I encourage their input.”

The 120th District includes all of Henry County and areas in Pettis, Johnson, Bates and Cass Counties.