The Supreme Court announced it has selected Kathy S. Lloyd to become Missouri’s new state courts administrator, beginning January 1, 2015. Lloyd currently is the court administrator for the 13th Judicial Circuit (Boone and Callaway counties). The state courts administrator, who reports to the clerk of the Supreme Court of Missouri, is responsible for leading a staff of approximately 220 people in supporting the work of all of Missouri’s state courts.

“I am pleased that Kathy Lloyd has accepted the Court’s offer to become its new state courts administrator,” Chief Justice Mary R. Russell said. “After spending most of her professional career working at the circuit court level in a variety of increasingly responsible positions, Kathy has earned the respect of her judges, her staff and local community leaders. I believe Kathy’s proven track record in court management and understanding of our court system will enable her to serve Missouri’s citizens and legal community well in her new role.”

Missouri’s former state courts administrator, Gregory J. Linhares, resigned his position effective June 30 to become clerk of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Since then, Gary Waint has been serving as interim state courts administrator.