Julie West, Communications Specialist

Julie West is the Communications Specialist for the Missouri Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol Employees’ Retirement System (MPERS). She reports directly to the Assistant Executive Director and is responsible for the development and implementation of digital media including, but not limited to, MPERS’ website, social media platforms, publications, and multimedia educational content. Additionally, she serves as a backup Benefit Specialist as needed.

Julie has nine years of experience with State of Missouri employee benefits, which began with the Missouri Department of Corrections. In 2018, she came to MPERS from Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan (MCHCP) where she was a Member Education Specialist for the western region of the state. During her time at MCHCP, she earned her Missouri Life and Health Insurance Producers License.

Julie holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication arts from Hannibal-LaGrange University and a Masters of Arts in speech communication from the University of Central Missouri.