Ron Richard (Missouri politician)
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| President pro tempore of the Missouri Senate | |
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Assumed office September 15, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Tom Dempsey |
| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 32nd district |
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Assumed office January 5, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Gary Nodler |
| 71st Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
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In office January 7, 2009 – January 5, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Rod Jetton |
| Succeeded by | Steven Tilley |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 129th district |
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In office January 8, 2003 – January 5, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Chuck Surface |
| Succeeded by | Bill White |
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July 4, 1947 Parsons, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Patty Richard |
| Children | Kara Chad |
| Alma mater |
Missouri Southern State University Missouri State University |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Website | Official website |
Ronald F. "Ron" Richard (born July 4, 1947) is an American politician from the state of Missouri. A Republican, Richard served in the Missouri House of Representatives, including as Speaker of the House before being elected to the State Senate in 2010. He is the first speaker to later be elected Missouri senator in more than 100 years, the first in Missouri's history to serve as top leader in both houses of his state's legislature, and the fifth person in United States history to do such. Richard represents the 32nd Senatorial District.
Richard was born in Parsons, Kansas. After moving to Joplin during his childhood, Richard graduated from McAuley Catholic High School in 1965. Richard attended Missouri Southern State University, receiving a bachelor of arts in 1969. He then furthered his education by attending graduate school at Southwest Missouri State University, receiving his master of arts in 1971.
Richard currently lives in Joplin with his wife, Patty. They have two children together: Kara and Chad.
Richard is a partner in A&R Development and C&R Development Corporation. Additionally, Richard has full duties with C&N Bowl Corporation.
Richard is a member of the Joplin Elks Lodge, the Joplin Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the Joplin Industrial and Development Authority, the Joplin Kiwanis Club, Missouri Farm Bureau, Scottish Rite Bodies, the Valley of Joplin, the Joplin Knights of Columbus, and the Missouri Higher Education Savings Program Board (MOST). He is a former member of the Professional Bowlers Association and is the chairman of the Joplin 353 Downtown Development Corporation.
Richard was the recipient of the Missouri Southern State University Outstanding Alumni award in 2003, the RCGA Statesman Award in 2004, the St. Louis Business Journal Legislative Award, the Community College Award, and has served as the 7th District delegate to the Republican National Convention on multiple occasions.
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