Troop B Announces Promotions

Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following promotions effective September 1, 2024.

Corporal Justin S. Dunn will be promoted to the rank of sergeant and remain in his current role as the Troop B public information and education division. Dunn was appointed to the Patrol on July 1, 2008, and after graduating from the Patrol Academy was assigned to Troop B, Zone 4, Putnam and Sullivan counties. On November 1, 2010, he transferred to Zone 3, Chariton and Linn counties. On November 30, 2014, he transferred back to Putnam and Sullivan counties. On April 1, 2017, he was promoted to corporal, and designated the assistant zone commander of Zone 5, Adair and Schuyler counties. On December 27, 2020, Corporal Dunn was assigned as the Troop B public information and education officer. Dunn is a native of Marceline, Missouri, and graduated from Marceline High School in Marceline, Missouri. He holds an Associates of Applied Science in criminal justice from Moberly Area Community College in Moberly, Missouri. Prior to his appointment to the Patrol, he served as a Moberly Police Officer, Audrain County Deputy Sheriff, and Linn County Deputy Sheriff.

Corporal Keegan E. Kindle will be promoted to the rank of sergeant and designated commander of Zone 3, Chariton and Linn counties. Kindle was appointed to the Patrol on July 1, 2015, and after graduating from the Patrol Academy, was assigned to Troop B, Zone 10, Randolph and Monroe counties. On August 1, 2022, he was promoted to corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor of Zone 11, Randolph and Monroe counties. Kindle is a native of Macon, Missouri, and graduated from Macon R-1 High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri.