Five Gubernatorial Appointments Announced

Governor Kehoe Announces Five Gubernatorial Appointments

April 10, 2026

Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced four gubernatorial appointments to various boards and filled one county vacancy.

Lora Crouch, of Chillicothe, was appointed as the Livingston County Circuit Clerk.

Ms. Crouch currently serves as a senior clerk in the Livingston County Circuit Clerk’s Office. She previously worked as a loan specialist at Investors Community Bank. She also serves as the Jackson Township clerk in Livingston County and the former director of the Mudcat Board and current host family. Crouch is a graduate of Webb City High School.

Judith Hausman, CPA, of St. Joseph, was appointed to the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors.

Ms. Hausman is the chief financial officer for MoDocs, a medical liability insurance company in St. Joseph. Before retiring from public accounting, she was a certified public accountant at Taylor Thompson Hausman LLC. She has a strong history in civic service, including serving as the treasurer of the Pony Express Museum and The Crossing Outreach. She is also a member of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and the Missouri Western State University Foundation Board. Hausman holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Management from Missouri Western State University and is a certified public accountant.

Dana Lopez, of Sparta, was reappointed to the Missouri State Foster Care and Adoption Board.

Ms. Lopez is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Dogwood Ranch in Rogersville. She previously served as a family advocate for FosterAdopt Connect and as a foster parent trainer for Therapeutic Support Services. She has served as chair of the Missouri State Foster Adopt Advisory Board and as a member of the Regional Foster Adoptive Parent Advisory Board. Lopez earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Vanguard University.

Hanh Nguyen, of St. Charles, was reappointed to the Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.

Mr. Nguyen is a senior wealth advisor at Krilogy Financial. He previously worked as a teacher in the Warren County R-III School District. He formerly served as the chair of the St. Charles County YMCA Board and is a board member for the Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Foundation. Nguyen earned his bachelor's degree in computer science from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, a master's degree in secondary educational administration from Missouri Baptist University, and a Master of Business Administration from Lindenwood University.

Heather Vodnansky, of Holts Summit, was appointed to the Missouri State Foster Care and Adoption Board.

Ms. Vodnansky serves as the lead trial counsel for the Missouri State Public Defender. She is involved in her community, including roles with the Callaway County Extension Council and is a member of the First Christian Church of Fulton where she served in leadership roles as a deacon and an elder. She also holds a professional foster care license from the Missouri Department of Social Services. Vodnansky earned her bachelor's degree in criminal science from the University of Central Missouri and her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.