KC Reporter

Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the appointment of four individuals to key positions in Missouri, filling two county office vacancies and making two appointments to state boards and commissions.

Paul Boyd, from Columbia, will serve as the Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney. According to the Governor's office, "Mr. Boyd currently serves as the violent crimes team lead for the Boone County Prosecutor's Office and previously served as a counterdrug coordinator and military judge for the Missouri National Guard before retiring after more than 20 years of service. He is a current member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars service organization, the National Guard Association of the United States, and the Missouri Bar Association. Boyd earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Southwest Missouri State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law."

Rebbeca Minks, based in Warsaw, has been named Benton County Treasurer. The Governor's statement notes that "Ms. Minks previously worked as a tax specialist for H&R Block in Warsaw before purchasing and managing the franchise. She is an active member of her community, currently serving as a foster parent and a member of the Church of Living Water. She previously served as a member of the Franchise Leadership Council. Minks earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Missouri State University."

Joseph "Bryon" Palmer from Cape Girardeau was appointed to join the Missouri Real Estate Appraisers Commission. The release details that "Mr. Palmer is the owner and operator of Palmer Land Services LLC and previously served as an appraiser at Hooper Land Company. He is an active member of several organizations, including the Appraisal Institute and the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Palmer earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Psychology from Southeast Missouri State University."

Gretchen Shull from Webb City will serve on the State Board of Education. According to information provided by Governor Kehoe’s office: "Dr. Shull is a board-certified endocrinologist and medical director of diabetes care practicing at Mercy Clinic in Joplin, Missouri. She also serves as president and chief executive officer of Contego Research, LLC, a ballistic research laboratory. A passionate advocate for diabetes care and her patients, she has developed several programs with the aim of reducing barriers to care and reducing health care costs overall. Shull earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Missouri Southern State University and her medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine."