KC Reporter

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced 12 appointments to various boards and commissions.

Senator Lauren Arthur, of Kansas City, was appointed to the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission. Senator Arthur currently serves as Missouri State Senator for the 17th District and as a board member on the governing board of University Health. Her previous service includes serving as a Missouri State Representative for the 18th District and as project manager for VML in Kansas City. Senator Arthur holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Smith College and a Master of Education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Alfred Brandt, of Linn, was reappointed to the State Milk Board. Mr. Brandt currently serves as owner of Brandt Dairy Farms. He further serves as a member of the Holstein Association USA Board. Mr. Brandt previously served as president of the Osage R-II Board of Education and is a past president of the Linn Lions Club. Mr. Brandt holds a Bachelor of Science in agriculture from Lincoln University.

Rodney Campbell Jr., of Fenton, was reappointed to the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission. Mr. Campbell has served as chair of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission since 2022. He previously served as an attorney at The Petraborg Law Firm LLC. Mr. Campbell holds a Bachelor of Science in marketing from Missouri State University and a Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University-School of Law.

Sean Cornelius, of Hamilton, was appointed to the State Milk Board. Mr. Cornelius currently serves as a partner and nutritionist at Best Axis Consulting. He is a third-generation dairy farmer and serves as president of Cornelius Farms. Mr. Cornelius also serves as the president of the Caldwell County Farm Bureau.

Jana Frye, of Kansas City, was appointed to the State Committee for Social Workers. Ms. Frye currently serves as an associate professor at Missouri Western State University. She previously served as owner and clinical director of Inspired Horizons, Inc. Ms. Frye holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Truman State University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas.

William "Clay" Goddard, of Springfield, was appointed to the State Board of Health and Senior Services. Mr. Goddard currently serves as regional president of Brightli Behavioral Health in Springfield. He previously served as senior director of public health transformation for the Missouri Foundation for Health and as director of health for the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. Mr. Goddard also served as president of the Missouri Center for Public Health Excellence.

Mr.Goddard holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in political science from Missouri State University.

Brian Hammons,of Stockton ,was appointed to Coordinating Board For Higher Education .Mr.Hammons currently serves As President And CEO Of Hammons Products Company.He Previously Served As An Associate At Stinson Mag And Fizzell LLP (Now Stinson LLP).Mr.Hammons Serves As Chair Of The Springfield Chamber Of Commerce And As A Board Member Of The Missouri Chamber Of Commerce And Industry.Mr.Hammons Holds A Bachelor's Degree In Business From Missouri State University And A Juris Doctor From Southern Methodist University

Jim Martin ,Of Perryville Was Appointed To The Missouri Ethics Commission.Mr.Martin Is A Veteran Of The United States Army Who Currently Serves As A Member Of The Perry County Youth Tax Board.He Previously Served As A Teacher For The Missouri Department Of Education's School For Severely Disabled In Cape Girardeau And As Chaplain Of Veterans Foreign Wars Post 4282 In Perryville.Mr.Martin Holds A Bachelor's Degree In Secondary Education From Southeast Missouri State University

John McGurk ,Of Kansas City Was Appointed To The Kansas City Board Of Election Commissioners.Mr.McGurk Currently Serves As Vice President Development For Milhaus.He Previously Served As Partner Shareholder Attorney At Polsinelli PC.And Chief Staff To Mayor Sly James .Mr.McGurk Holds A Bachelor's Degree In Political Science History From The University Wisconsin-Madison And Juris Doctor From The University Of Missouri-Kansas City

Kent Oberkrom ,Of Clinton Was Appointed To The Board Probation Parole .Mr.Oberkrom Currently Serves Henry County Sheriff.He Is Member Of The Missouri Peace Officers Association And The Missouri Sheriffs' Association Holding Leadership Positions Within Both Organizations Including President Both Organizations .Mr.Oberkrom Holds Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice Administration From The University Central Missouri

Mike O'Connell ,Of Oakville Was Reappointed To The Missour Technology Corporation .Mr.O'Connell Served Pipefitter Murphy Company Fifteen Years.He Has Further Served On St.Louis Metropolitan Sewer District Rate Commission St.Louis County Housing Authority Board Commissioners

Denise Williams ,Of St.Louis Was Appointed To MissourStateBoard Nursing Ms.Williams Currently Serves System Executive Director Professional Practice Mercy Health System.She Is Member American Organization Nursing Leadership Missour Organization Nurse Leaders National Association Healthcare Quality American Society Professionals Patient Safety Ms.Williams Holds Bachelor's Degree Nursing Form SoutheastMissouriStateUniversity Master's Healthcare Operational Excellence WashingtonUniversity-St.Louis

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