On Monday, April 4th, 2022, Governor Mike Parson announced six appointments to various boards and commissions and filled one county office vacancy. One of the six appointments was an Atlanta resident. Brian Bender of Atlanta, was appointed by the Governor to the Safe Drinking Water Commission. Bender is the current General Manager of the Public Water Supply District # 1 of Macon County and has served the District since 1997 when he started as an Operator