A Dexter farmer was one of eight appointments Missouri Gov. Parson made Thursday to various boards and commissions
Allen Rowland of Dexter was appointed to the Clean Water Commission, while Pat Thomas, of Jefferson City, was reappointed to the Clean Water Commission.
Rowland is a retired farmer. He has served on the Stoddard County Extension Council and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. Rowland is also involved with Missouri Farm Bureau, Stoddard County Farm Bureau, and Missouri Corn Growers Association.
Thomas has served on the Clean Water Commission since 2017. She is the Chief of Staff for State Senator Brian Munzlinger. Thomas holds a bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is the treasurer of the Missouri Republican Party State Committee, and she was a 10-year member of 4-H.
The other appointments included Kim Bailey of Raymoreto the State Board of Education.
Bailey is a licensed therapist and an adjunct professor.
Todd Boland of Villa Ridge, was appointed as the Franklin County First District Commissioner.
Don Claycomb of Linn was appointed to the State Board of Education.
Gwendolyn Grant, of Kansas City, was appointed to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education.
John Modest Miles, of Kansas City, was reappointed to the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority.
Gary Nodler of Joplin was appointed to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education.