Faith Barnes has served as County Collector since 2019, bringing to the role a strong background in real estate, banking, and public service. She holds a degree in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego.

In addition to her work as Collector, Faith is active in her community and across professional networks. She serves on various boards and committees, including the Executive Board of her state’s Collectors’ Association and the Missouri Association of Counties’ (MAC) Committee on Government and Legislation. She is also a Rotarian and a member of the Coterie Executive Board.

Faith is the founder and Executive Director of Hope Alliance of Missouri, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing food insecurity through programs like the Friday Backpack Program. Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, she cherishes time with her husband and two sons, and enjoys life on their small homestead. She is deeply passionate about stewarding God’s earth and its many bounties.