Governor Parson Announces Appointment to 23rd Judicial Circuit, Fills Crawford County Clerk Vacancy

JANUARY 3, 2025

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced an appointment to the 23rd Judicial Circuit and filled a vacancy in the Crawford County Clerk's Office.

Charles T. Argana, of Festus, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for the 23rd Judicial Circuit.

Mr. Argana is an assistant public defender III for the Missouri Public Defender’s Office. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Quincy University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis: Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Carl W. Yates III.

Kimberly Gibbs, of Steelville, was appointed as the Crawford County Clerk.

Ms. Gibbs currently serves as a substitute teacher for the Steelville R-3 School District and previously served as a full-time teacher for the district. She further serves as a Crawford County Farm Bureau board member and as vice chair of the Crawford County University Extension. Ms. Gibbs holds a Bachelor of Science in education from Missouri State University.