(KLZA)--Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced five judicial appointments to Missouri Courts on Friday.

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

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.