Governor Mike Parson announced three appointments to various boards and commissions and filled five county office vacancies, including one in the KMMO listening area, earlier this week.

A news release says David Pulliam, of Corder, was appointed as the Lafayette County Coroner.

Dr. Pulliam has been a family physician at Family Practice of Central Missouri since 2016. Previously, he worked as a family physician at Family Practice Associates of West Central Missouri for over 30 years. He also previously served as a flight surgeon and general medicine physician for United States Air Force Regional Hospital in Minot, North Dakota. Dr. Pulliam is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Missouri Academy of Family Physicians, and Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. He served in the United States Air Force Reserve Commission from 1974-1997 before receiving an Honorable Discharge. Dr. Pulliam holds a Bachelor of Science in biology and zoology from Northeast Missouri State University and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.

W. Dustin Boatwright, of Scott City, was appointed to the State Highways and Transportation Commission.

Susan Chapman, of Branson, was appointed as the Taney County Assessor.

Melissa Heskett, of Stockton, was appointed as the Cedar County Recorder of Deeds.

Mark Nolte, PLS, of Kansas City, was appointed to the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects.

Lisa Norton, of St. Joseph, was appointed to the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors.

Timothy Shelby, of Advance, was appointed as an Associate Commissioner for Bollinger County.

Gary Swearingen, of Cassville, was appointed as the Barry County Coroner.