Governor Mike Parson announced five appointments to various boards and commissions and filled seven county office vacancies on Friday, January 8, 2021. Governor Parson also named the new Acting Director of the Division of Professional Registration. 

Samuel Adams, of Ferguson, was appointed to the State Board of Mediation.

Dr. Meghan Arnold, of St. Louis, was appointed to the Missouri State Board of Podiatric Medicine. 

Jeremy Benson, of Belton, was appointed as the Cass County Auditor. 

Danny Chadakhtzian, of Des Peres, was appointed to the Missouri Housing Development Commission.

Dr. Edward Cline, of Hannibal, was appointed to the Missouri State Board of Podiatric Medicine. 

Jamie Goodwin, of Monticello, was appointed as the Lewis County Circuit Clerk.

Bobbi Lear, of Bolivar, was appointed as the Polk County Clerk. 

Jennifer Middleton, of Wellington, was appointed as the Lafayette County Clerk. 

Stephen Parshall, of Columbia, was appointed to the Missouri Housing Development Commission.

Gail Perryman, of Urich, was appointed as the Henry County Recorder of Deeds. 

Pam Robertson, of Mount Vernon, was appointed as the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds. 

Sheila Solon, of St. Joseph, was appointed as the Acting Director of the Division of Professional Registration. 

Carrie Ward, of Winfield, was appointed as the Lincoln County Auditor.