Missouri's judicial system and local government staffing saw new appointments this week, as Governor Mike Parson has positioned two new faces in key roles. Charles T. Argana, a veteran of the Missouri Public Defender's Office, is stepping into the role of Associate Circuit Judge for the 23rd Judicial Circuit, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Carl W. Yates III.
Argana brings to the bench years of experience in the legal field. His background includes a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Juris Doctorate, credentials he'll soon put to use as he starts to preside over cases in the circuit. The announcement was made earlier this week on the Governor's website, spotlighting Argana's career which has been fundamentally committed to serving the public and providing defense for those unable to afford private counsel.
On the administrative side, Governor Parson has appointed Kimberly Gibbs to the position of Crawford County Clerk. With a solid foundation in education, Gibbs is set to transition from her current role as a substitute teacher for the Steelville R-3 School District into her new governmental duties. Her resume includes a previous full-time teaching position and notable community involvement such as her role with the Crawford County Farm Bureau board and vice chair of the Crawford County University Extension.
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