Ron Richard - Missouri Representative

Rep. Ron Richard, a Republican, represents part of Jasper and Newton counties (District 129) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to the House in November 2002. In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Richard is a partner in A&R Development, C&R Development Corp., and has full duties with C&N Bowl Corporation. He is the former mayor of Joplin, serving from 1994-97. He also served on the Joplin City Council from 1990-94. Rep. Richard is a member of the following organizations: Joplin Elks Lodge; Joplin Chamber of Commerce; NFIB; Joplin Industrial & Development Authority; Kiwanis; Farm Bureau; Scottish Rite Bodies; Valley of Joplin; Knights of Columbus; former member, Professional Bowlers Association; Chairman, Joplin 353 Downtown Development Corp.

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Rep. Ron Richard, a Republican, represents part of Jasper and Newton counties (District 129) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to the House in November 2002. In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Richard is a partner in A&R Development, C&R Development Corp., and has full duties with C&N Bowl Corporation. He is the former mayor of Joplin, serving from 1994-97. He also served on the Joplin City Council from 1990-94. Rep. Richard is a member of the following organizations: Joplin Elks Lodge; Joplin Chamber of Commerce; NFIB; Joplin Industrial & Development Authority; Kiwanis; Farm Bureau; Scottish Rite Bodies; Valley of Joplin; Knights of Columbus; former member, Professional Bowlers Association; Chairman, Joplin 353 Downtown Development Corp.; and member of the Missouri Higher Education Savings Program Board (MOST). He has received the following awards: 2003 – Missouri Southern State University Outstanding Alumni; 2004 – RCGA Statesman Award, St. Louis Business Journal Legislative Award, Community College Award, and Repeat Republican National Convention 7th District Delegate. Rep. Richard is the 2005 Chairman of the Job Creation and Economic Development Committee in the House of Representatives. He was the Interim Chairman of that committee in 2003/2004. A 1965 graduate of McAuley High School, Rep. Richard received a bachelor of arts from Missouri Southern State University in 1969 and a master of arts from Southwest Missouri State University in 1971. Born July 4, 1947 in Parsons, Kan., Rep. Richard lives in Joplin with his wife, Patty. They have two children: Kara and Chad.

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