Colonel Eric T. Olson
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is under the command of Colonel Eric T. Olson, who was appointed Superintendent effective March 14, 2019. The Superintendent is supported by the Assistant Superintendent and Bureau Commanders.
Lieutenant Colonel Malik A. Henderson
The Assistant Superintendent oversees the Patrol's Professional Standards and Public Information and Education divisions as well as the Patrol's legal counsel.
Major Gregory K. Smith
Major Smith commands the Patrol's Field Operations Bureau, which has authority over the Patrol's nine Troops, the Aircraft Division and the Water Patrol Division. Supervision of all field activities, except operations of the Division of Drug and Crime Control, along with the coordination of activities between troops, divisions and governmental affairs is the responsibility of the Field Operations Bureau. The Bureau also coordinates the activities of the Major Crash Investigation Teams located throughout the state.
Major Sarah L. Eberhard
Major Eberhard oversees the Criminal Investigation Bureau, which has authority over the Crime Laboratory, Drug and Crime Control, Gaming, Governor's Security, and MIAC divisions. Supervision of all Patrol criminal investigative units throughout the state, to include participation in all federal and local investigative task forces is the responsibility of the Criminal Investigation Bureau.
Major Vince S. Rice
Major Rice is commander of the Administrative Services Bureau, which has authority over the Recruiting and Community Outreach Division, Human Resources, and Training divisions and coordinates their activities with the troops.
Major Michael A. Turner
Major Turner has authority over the Support Services Bureau, which directs the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Driver & Vehicle Safety Division, and Fleet and Facilities divisions and coordinates their activities with the troops. Major Turner is also responsible for capitol improvements.
Major David A. Flannigan
Major Flannigan is responsible for the Technical Services Bureau, which directs the Criminal Justice Information Services, Communications and Patrol Records divisions and coordinates their activities with the troops.
Major Lance M. MacLaughlin
Major MacLaughlin has oversight of the Executive Services Bureau, which directs the Budget and Procurement Division, Research and Development Division, and legislative liaison.
Command Staff
- Superintendent: Colonel Eric T. Olson
- Assistant Superintendent: Lt. Colonel Malik A. Henderson
- Major: Gregory K. Smith
- Major: Sarah L. Eberhard
- Major: Vince S. Rice
- Major: Michael A. Turner
- Major: David A. Flannigan
- Major: Lance M. MacLaughlin
FOB Staff
Also assigned to the Field Operations Bureau (FOB) are: Captain Norman A. Murphy, Lieutenant Brian L. Daniel, Lieutenant John W. Dick and Lieutenant Michael A. Halford.