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Wilhoit promoted to major, to serve as commander with Missouri Highway Patrol

Captain Steven V. Wilhoit was promoted to the rank of major.
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Captain Steven V. Wilhoit was promoted to the rank of major.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Capt. Steve. V Wilhoit will be promoted to the rank of major and will serve as commander of the Executive Services Bureau, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced.

The new position is effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Wilhoit was appointed to the Patrol in 1996 as a member of the 72nd Recruit Class. He has served in Linn and Chariton Counties; Macon, Missouri; Jefferson City; and Lee's Summit as the commanding officer.

Wilhoit was born in Shelbina, Missouri. He attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri.

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