*Missouri Governor ? Michael L. Parson*

Office of Communications

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

March 15, 2024

*Governor Parson Announces Five Judicial Appointments*

*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) *? Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, and the 17th, 31st, 33rd, and 37th Judicial Circuits.?

The *Honorable Matthew P. Hamner*, of Osage Beach, was appointed to the *Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District**.*

Judge Hamner currently serves as a circuit judge for the 26th Judicial Circuit. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri?Columbia. He will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Ginger K. Gooch to the Missouri Supreme Court.

*Alyssa M. Mayer*, of Raymore, was appointed as* Associate Circuit Judge* for *Cass County *in the* 17th Judicial Circuit*.

Ms. Mayer is currently an assistant prosecuting attorney in Cass County. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Truman State University and a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis. She will fill the vacancy created by the passing of the Honorable Jeffrey L. Cox.

*Philip M. Fuhrman*, of Springfield, was appointed as* Associate Circuit Judge* for the* 31st Judicial Circuit*.

Mr. Fuhrman is currently an assistant prosecuting attorney in Greene County. He holds a Bachelor of Science in political science from William Jewell College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri?Kansas City. He will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Nathan R. Taylor as Circuit Judge.

The* Honorable Robert Z. (Zac) Horack*, of Benton, was appointed as* Circuit Judge* for the* 33rd Judicial Circuit*.

Judge Horack currently serves as an associate circuit judge for Scott County in the 33rd Judicial Circuit. He holds a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences and a Master of Public Health from the University of Missouri?Columbia and a Juris Doctor from St. Louis University. He will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable David A. Dolan*.*

*Melissa L. Stewart*, of West Plains, was appointed as* Associate Circuit Judge* for *Howell County *in the* 37th Judicial Circuit*.

Ms. Stewart is currently owner of the Law Office of Melissa L. Stewart. She holds a Bachelor of Science in communication from Missouri State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Donna K. Anthony.

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*Contact: Johnathan Shiflett*

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Email: [email protected]

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