One of the four candidates running for the Republican nomination in August for the Missouri governor’s seat made a stop in St. Joseph Tuesday.

John Brunner presented at the Benton Club in downtown St. Joseph Monday morning.

Brunner said he feels his experience as a businessman would be a huge asset to the state.

“I’m a businessman running for governor to bring jobs back to Missouri,” Brunner said. “I’m an entrepreneur.  I’ve brought billions of dollars back to Missouri and created thousands of jobs that last a lifetime and that’s why I’m running for governor.  To get these jobs back to the state.”

Brunner will face three other Republican candidates who have declared their intentions to run in the Aug. 2nd Primary Election.  Eric Greitens a former Navy Seal and a CEO, Catherine Hanaway the former speakers of the Missouri House and Peter Kinder, Missouri’s Lt. Governor.

Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon is barred from seeking re-election due to term limits.