Cape Girardeau, Missouri - A group of family and friends were on hand this morning as Rob Mayer was sworn in as our 35th Circuit Judge at the Rush Hudson Limbaugh US Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.  Judge Steven Limbaugh was on hand this morning to perform the ceremonies.

"I am honored to be sworn in today as the 35th Circuit Judge and look forward to continuing to serve the people of Dunklin and Stoddard County," commented Judge Mayer.

On November 6, 2012, Rob was elected judge of the 35th Circuit Court of Missouri by area voters over Stephen R. Mitchell.

A large group of area residence and supporters joined Rob, Nancy and their family at the Stoddard County Judicial Center to celebrate the days activities.  The group was given a time to congratulate and offer their encouragement to Rob as they all enjoyed a meal provided by the Mayer family from Dexter BBQ.

Judge Mayer and formerly, Senator Mayer, was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2000, and later elected to the Missouri State Senate.  Most recently, Rob was elected as  President Pro Tem of the Missouri Senate at the start of the 2011-2012 legislative session.

Judge Mayer is a gentleman of many talents and a broad background.  He could best be described as a true "hometown boy that made good". 

With his roots established deep within the Dexter area, Rob initially worked as a farmer, a broadcaster, and an industrial engineering technician at Arvin Automotive.  At a later age, he went back to Southeast Missouri State University to received a B.S. in political science. 

Pursuing his passions for serving people in the community, Rob set out for the University of Missouri-Kansas City to receive his J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1996.  He practiced as a local attorney in the Dexter area for the past 16 years while serving in the legislature.

Mayer's career path has allowed him to gain a broad spectrum of the world from many different angles.  He is a value based leader that has dedicated his life to the service of others based upon fairness and impartiality. 

A graduate of Dexter High School, Rob resides in Dexter, Missouri, with his wife, the former Nancy Tuley.  The couple has three children, Jason and wife Lauren, Dustin and wife Ashley, and Daniel.  He and Nancy are also the proud grandparents of Merideth Mayer. 

He is a deacon of the First Baptist Church, and has faithfully served as a young couples Sunday School teacher for over 20 years.  He is also a member of Dexter Kiwanis Club, the Missouri Farm Bureau, the American-International Charolais Association, the Missouri Delta Center Advisory Committee, the Missouri Veterans Home Foundation Board, and the Stoddard County Gospel Mission Board.

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