Governor Mike Parson announced that new Acting Directors will take over at the Department of Economic Development, Department of Mental Health, Department of Social Services, Office of Administration, and Department of Revenue. As for the Department of Social Services, Acting Director Jennifer Tidball is stepping down from her current role to resume her position as Chief Operating Officer of DSS. Her transition will be effective October 18th. Robert Knodell, Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Parson, will become Acting Director of DSS. Knodell will resign from the Office of the Governor, effective October 17, prior to joining DSS.