About Randy
Randy Asbury, Randolph County Western District Associate Commissioner, announced his candidacy for 22nd District State Representative for the August 3rd Republican Primary on January 13, 2010. Asbury was appointed associate commissioner in January, 2007 by Governor Matt Blunt to fill an unexpired term on the commission.
Proven Leadership, Integrity & Experience
As commissioner, Asbury has helped restore fiscal credibility and facilitated improved relationships between county government and taxpayers. He has performed fiscal oversight of multiple departments and a $6+ million budget and has balanced budgets in four budget cycles.
Asbury has played an instrumental role in the county general revenue fund balance growing from a $413,000 deficit to a $345,000 surplus during his tenure. The progress was a direct result of fiscal restraint with no new taxes.
Asbury also improved and adapted the county’s complex budgetary process and helped design an award winning road maintenance data base. Under his leadership, road and bridge standards were updated to 21st Century engineering specifications and comprehensive road and bridge policies were adopted.
In addition to his responsibility as county commissioner, Asbury is executive director of the Coalition to Protect the Missouri River (CPR). He provides leadership and advocates for the economic interests of agriculture, navigation and utility entities while seeking balance with environmental and ecosystem needs. His responsibilities include maintaining bi-partisan working relationships with Congressional members, collaborating with state agencies and developing and coordinating stakeholder efforts to influence Missouri River policy decisions.
During his time with CPR, Asbury has been recognized in the MarineNews’ ‘08 Yearbook & Sixth Annual CEO Six-Pack section. He was among six national industry leaders invited to participate in an interview for the industry magazine.
In addition, Asbury served as interim chair and currently serves as vice-chair of the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee. He received the coveted Northwestern Division Commander’s Coin recognizing his collaborative leadership in the eight-state Missouri River Basin. He has also been recognized by Missouri Farm Bureau Federation for outstanding leadership as CPR’s executive director.
Previously, as deputy director for the Missouri Department of Agriculture, he was administrative coordinator of a 350 employee agency with a multi-million budget. As the department’s governmental and legislative liaison, he regularly researched and analyzed major agricultural policy issues.
Asbury has also co-owned and managed a farm supply service and owned and operated a large diversified crop and livestock operation in Howard and Randolph County. He earned a B.S. in agriculture from the University of Missouri – Columbia.
A Man of Faith and Family
He and Connie, his wife of 27 years and a registered nurse at Moberly Regional Medical Center, are the parents of four children – Tristan, Mandi, Kiersten and Eli. 
Asbury’s family comes second only to his faith in Christ. In all that he does, he attempts to model character and virtue that sets a positive example for his wife, children and others. It is Randy’s desire that the 22nd District be established as a place where families are strong and children are excited to return to raise their families.
Not only does he believe this is possible, he believes that with strong leadership, it should be expected.
Public and Community Service
Public and community service is an important part of Asbury’s life. His service-related activities have provided him with a wealth of contacts and resources that help him with his duties as an elected official. He attends Salisbury’s First Baptist Church and acted as lay pastor at Yates Church in 2008-09.
Randy serves as a member of the MoDOT Transportation Advisory Committee and is past chair of the Randolph County Board of Equalization. As a board member for Howard Electric Cooperative, he represents the cooperative members as their voice in Randolph and Chariton counties.
