JEFFERSON CITY - On July 12, 2024, 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 of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in political science from Missouri State University.

Brian Hammons, of Stockton, was appointed to the 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 of Science 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 the Severely Disabled in Cape Girardeau and as chaplain of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4282 in Perryville. Mr. Martin holds a Bachelor of Science 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 of development for Milhaus. He previously served as partner and shareholder attorney at Polsinelli PC., and as chief of staff to Mayor Sly James. Mr. McGurk holds a Bachelor of Science in political science and history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Kent Oberkrom, of Clinton, was appointed to the Board of Probation and Parole.

Mr. Oberkrom currently serves as the Henry County Sheriff. He is a member of the Missouri Peace Officers Association and the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association, holding leadership positions within both organizations, including as president of both organizations. Mr. Oberkrom holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice administration from the University of Central Missouri.

Mike O'Connell, of Oakville, was reappointed to the Missouri Technology Corporation.

Mr. O'Connell served as a pipefitter for Murphy Company for 15 years. He has further served on the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District Rate Commission and the St. Louis County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.   

Denise Williams, of St. Louis, was appointed to the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

Ms. Williams currently serves as system executive director of professional practice for Mercy Health System. She is a member of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, Missouri Organization of Nurse Leaders, National Association for Healthcare Quality, and the American Society for Professionals in Patient Safety. Ms. Williams holds a Bachelor of Science in nursing form Southeast Missouri State University and a Master of Healthcare Operational Excellence from Washington University-St. Louis.