*Missouri Governor ? Michael L. Parson*

Office of Communications

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

April 14, 2023

*Governor Parson Announces Two Judicial Appointments*

*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) *??Today, Governor Mike Parson announced two judicial appointments to the 17th and 45th Judicial Circuits.

*Derek Spencer*, of Raymore, will be appointed as *Associate Circuit Judge *for *Cass County* in the *17th Judicial Circuit*.

Mr. Spencer currently serves as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Cass County. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Mississippi and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri. He will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable J. Michael Rumley.

The *Honorable James Beck*, of Troy, will be appointed as* Circuit Judge* for the* 45th Judicial Circuit*.

Judge Beck currently serves as an associate circuit judge in Lincoln County. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and political science from Lindenwood University and a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis. He will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Patrick S. Flynn.

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*Contact: Kelli R. Jones*

Communications Director

Work:? 573-751-0765

Mobile: 573-508-9072

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov

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