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Born and raised in Saline County, Plattner attended Marshall Elementary and Santa Fe R-10 High School graduating May, 1976. She attended Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg and Missouri Valley College, Marshall majoring in Accounting.
Plattner’s public service began with the appointment to City Clerk of Grand Pass in 1981. She was elected to the Grand Pass City Council and served the city for a total of 15 years. Becky was elected Saline County Presiding Commissioner in 2002 and re-elected in 2006, was the first Presiding to be re-elected in 25 years. In addition to her elected office she serves as Budget Officer of Saline County. In 2007 Governor Matt Blunt appointed her to the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Becky is a proud supporter of Future Farmers of America, 4-H Programs and The University of Missouri Extension Program. She has served as a consultant to the Grand Pass Special Road District, the Pump District, Cemetery Board and the Saline County Lighthouse Shelter for Domestic Abuse. She is an active member of the Farm Bureau, National Wildlife Conservation Federation, Saline County Chapter Quail Unlimited, Saline County Cattlemen’s Association, Santa Fe Agri-Leaders and Missouri Young Farmers.
Becky is an agricultural advocate and promotes the agricultural industry through public speaking engagements.
After the sudden death of her husband; Russell, Becky has sold their part of the family farming business to his brother. Becky and her two daughters; Jamie and Michaela Orear live in a 100-year-old home in Grand Pass.
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Becky volunteers for many organzations including:
- Women in Ag-MO Extension
- Marshall Chamber of Commerce
- Marshall Rotary Club
- Waverly Chamber of Commerce (Director 2005)
- Charter Member Santa Fe Agri Leaders
- 4-H and FFA
- Lighthouse Shelter
- 2005 Member of Saline County Cattlemen
- Missouri Young Farmer and Farmers Wives Association
- St. Luke United Church of Christ
- Saline County Water Garden Club
- Nicholas-Beazley Museum
- Saline County Inter-Agency Council
- Agri Tourism Bi-Way
- Downtown Marshall Association
- Sponsors the Saline County Barn Quilt Project
- Friends of Jim the Wonder Dog Park
- Member of Kemper Contemporary Art Museum
- Charter Member of A+ Program
- Parent Teacher Organization (Past President)
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