*Missouri Governor ? Michael L. Parson*

Office of Communications

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

September 9, 2022

*Governor Parson Makes Five Judicial **Appointments**?*

*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO)* ??Today, Governor Mike Parson announced five judicial appointments to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District and the 4th, 7th, 23rd, and 31st Judicial Circuits.

The *Honorable Becky Borthwick*, of Springfield, was appointed to the *Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District*.

Judge Borthwick currently serves as Circuit Judge for the 31st Judicial Circuit. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri?Columbia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Gary Lynch.

*Mr. Brian Tubbs*, of Mound City, was appointed as *Associate Circuit Judge* for the* 4th Judicial Circuit*.

Mr. Tubbs is currently principal of the Law Office of Brian Tubbs LLC. He holds a Bachelor of Science in agricultural economics and agribusiness and a Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska?Lincoln. He will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable William Richards.

*Mr.* *Daniel White*, of Kansas City, was appointed as *Associate Circuit Judge* for the *7th Judicial Circuit*. ?

Mr. White currently serves as the Clay County Prosecuting Attorney. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and history from the University of Missouri?Columbia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa. He will fill the Associate Circuit Judge vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Timothy Flook as Circuit Judge.

*Ms. Julianne Hand*, of DeSoto, was appointed as *Associate Circuit Judge* for the *23rd Judicial Circuit*.

Ms. Hand is currently a senior partner at Kramer, Hand, Buchholz & Partney and serves as Jefferson County Municipal Judge. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa. She will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Edward Page as Circuit Judge.

The *Honorable Jerry A. Harmison Jr.*, of Springfield, was appointed as *Circuit Judge* for the *31st Judicial Circuit*. ?

Judge Harmison currently serves as Associate Circuit Judge for the 31st Judicial Circuit. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Central Missouri State University and a Juris Doctor from Drake University. He will fill the Circuit Judge vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Calvin R. Holden.

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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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