Tim Jones (politician)
| Tim Jones | |
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| Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
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In office September 12, 2012 – January 7, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Shane Schoeller (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | John Diehl |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 110th district |
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In office January 2007 – January 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Jack Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Kirk Matthews |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 25, 1971 St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Suzanne Jones |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Alma mater |
Fordham University St. John's University |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
| Website | Official website |
Timothy W. "Tim" Jones (born May 25, 1971) was a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing the 110th district, which encompasses a portion of St. Louis County. Jones served as the House Majority Leader for the 96th General Assembly and as Speaker of the House from 2012-2015. Jones is a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), serving as Missouri state leader.
Tim Jones was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of JoAnn and Dr. William C. Jones, a U.S. Army veterinarian. The family moved to the Greater St. Louis area in 1972, where Tim spent his childhood. After graduating from St. Louis University High School in 1989, Jones attended Fordham University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993 with a double major in English and Russian Studies. Jones then attended St. John's University School of Law, where he received his juris doctorate in 1996.
When not involved with his legislative duties, Jones is employed as an attorney with the Saint Louis, Missouri based law firm of DosterUllom, LLC, where he focuses on business services and litigation, as well as civil and criminal litigation.
Jones resides in Eureka, Missouri with his wife, Suzanne, and their two daughters. They attend the Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eureka, where Jones is a past president of the church's Parish Council. His first cousin Caleb Jones also serves in the House and his uncle Kenny Jones is a former State Representative and former Moniteau County Sheriff.
Additionally, Jones is a member of many local civic organizations in the West St. Louis County region including: the West St. Louis County Lions Club; the Eureka Historical Society; the Eureka Library Project, the Family Enrichment Resource Program, the Eureka and Chesterfield Chambers of Commerce, and is involved in the Rockwood School District Partners in Education and in the Missouri Bar Continuing Legal Education program, where he is a frequent lecturer and published author.
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