About Us

I was born and raised in Ste. Genevieve County and currently live in the Zell area. I am married to my wife Sarah for 23 years and we have a son, Braden, who is 20 and lives with autism, who keeps me grounded. I graduated from Jefferson College with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice and Lindenwood University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. I have been in the law enforcement career for 28 years working for several agencies. I have held many different positions in my career such as patrolman, K9 Officer, detective and road patrol commander. I am currently the Chief Deputy at the Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office at the rank of Major. My current duties are overseeing the daily operations of the Sheriff’s Office’s Detention Center and Road Division. In 2016, I was selected and graduated from the FBI National Academy for law enforcement executives. I am currently the President of the Eastern Missouri Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates. Outside my career, I am very active in my community. I was on the Board of Directors for the Ste. Genevieve County Community Center, the Ste. Genevieve County Community Center Foundation and several TIF Districts. I was President of the Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce and currently the President of the Chamber Foundation and President of the Ste. Genevieve County 911 Tax Board. I became a board member to help make the lives of those individuals with special needs better and to help educate the community to be more inclusive for them. I have been a board member for 18 years and I have been the President of the Board for 15 years. Some of our greatest accomplishments were opening the Provider agency, constructing an all-inclusive ball field, and opening Common Grounds Coffee Shop that employs individuals with special needs.

Why I joined SB-40: I had been very active in my kids' activities as they were growing up and then when they hit high school there were not many opportunities to stay involved. I learned of Senate Bill 40 as well as the local board, so I was curious to know more. After doing some research and then, thankfully, getting asked to consider joining by Jason Schott, I knew it was something I was destined to do. I really enjoy the opportunity to assist people in need. Being on the Senate Bill 40 Board has been very rewarding and I look forward to seeing what else we can do for those in need.

Dr. Julie Flieg has served the entirety of her approximately 29-year educational career at Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District. Beginning as a student worker in the cafeteria and rounding out her five years as superintendent of schools, Dr. Flieg held a role in every corner of the district. She has served as a guidance secretary and registrar, a teacher’s aide for a special education classroom, a business teacher, class sponsor, club sponsor, a volleyball coach, assistant principal, athletic director, principal, and assistant superintendent before launching her role as superintendent in 2018. Her path through public education has given her a thorough understanding of how each person within the school system supports the success of each student. This holistic view fuels her passion to serve on the Ste. Genevieve County Board for the Developmentally Disabled, also known as the Senate Bill 40 Board. She is excited to serve and assist our differently abled adults so that they are empowered to continue to learn, grow, and achieve success in our community. Dr. Flieg lives in Ste. Genevieve with her husband, Jason. Together they have raised four children, are now enjoying grandchildren, and own and operate Flieg’s Equipment Inc., a family-owned farm and lawn implementation company. She works part-time as a substitute teacher and is also on the Board of Directors for Bloomsdale Bank.

I have served on the Senate Bill 40 Board for approximately 25 years. Through the years it has been very rewarding to see services/opportunities expanded to Ste Genevieve County residents who have Special Needs. My uncle was very instrumental in starting the Sheltered Workshop and in getting the SB40 taxing entity created, as my cousin was born with severe disabilities. It’s amazing how the original dream has grown, and I am so thankful for the opportunity to be involved. I feel connected to my Uncle Harold & Cousin Mike, who are no longer with us but set the path for what we have going today.

My son, Louis, has cerebral palsy, and after he turned 18, we realized that the services in Ste. Genevieve were much better than those in St. Louis, where we were living. So, my wife, Mary Kay, and I decided to move back to Ste. Genevieve in 2021. During the move, Chip Marzuco asked if I’d be interested in joining the Senate Bill 40 Board, and I volunteered. It’s been a great decision! Being on the Board has allowed me to advocate for people with disabilities, participate in events, meet other families, and work alongside a dedicated team. My time on the Board has shown me that Ste. Genevieve does an excellent job supporting the disabled community.

I am a lifelong resident of Ste. Genevieve, and my passion for supporting individuals with special needs comes from my daughter, Sarah. At 3½ months, she contracted bacterial meningitis, which led to numerous challenges. Despite being told she may never walk, talk, see, or hear, Sarah has overcome so much, and being involved in activities for individuals like her fills my heart and fuels my desire to advocate for them. Along with Sarah’s service coordinator, I helped create the “Once Upon a Pageant: Where Everyone is a Star” special needs pageant. After a brief pause due to COVID, we reimagined the event into an annual themed dance party with dinner, which has been a big hit! I served on the board years ago but had to step back due to personal circumstances. In 2023, I rejoined the board and am proud to be an active member again. My husband, Joe, and I also help with challenger baseball, which is a truly uplifting experience. I work as an insurance agent, employee, and board member at Missouri Alliance Mutual Insurance Company, where I’ve been for 30 years. Additionally, I play music with our daughter Abby at St. Philip and James Catholic Church, and I serve on the board of the Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce, where I’m involved in several committees.

I chose to serve on the SB40 board because of personal experiences that have deeply impacted me. Growing up in a mixed household, I was always around family members with mental disabilities—my uncle and aunt, who were both nonverbal, one more highly functioning than the other. My aunt ultimately had to live in a group home due to her seizures. 23 years ago, my husband and I adopted a niece who was delayed in many areas. From an early age, we sought therapies, and over time, she taught us invaluable lessons. That journey prepared me for serving on the SB40 board, which had been a goal of mine for years. I’m now in my second term, and it’s been a rewarding experience learning about the organization’s role in the community and supporting individuals with special needs. SB40 is much like my own family’s experience—facing challenges together and never giving up. Although we don’t always have all the answers, we are committed to supporting our consumers with dedication and compassion. I am proud to serve on this board and will continue if I am able.

I’m Clay Kuehn. I live in Ste. Genevieve with my wife, Amanda, and our two children. I am General Manager of Quality at TG Missouri, where I have worked for the past 14 years. My commitment to community service is inspired by my grandfather, Jerry Jaegers, who served on the Mental Health Board for many years. After his passing, I felt a strong urge to continue his legacy of helping others. So, when I was asked to join the Senate Bill 40 Board, I immediately said yes. I have served on this board for 5 years and it has opened my eyes to the incredible resources and compassionate individuals in our community, and I’m proud to contribute to making a positive impact in Ste. Genevieve.

I got involved with the SB40 after having our son, Andrew, that inspired me to reach out and try to help special needs and their families. I wanted to give people the resources and the funding to help them out through these trying times. Our Andrew taught us how great of a gift from God people with special needs are and how rewarding it is to be there for any of them. I hope I can continue to help in anyway possible.