Jo Ann Emerson

Background

Emerson, Jo Ann Daughter of Ab and Slyvia Hermann.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1972.

Career

Member, 105th Congress from 8th Missouri district, since 1997; member agriculture committee, 105th Congress from 8th Missouri district member small business committee, 105th Congress from 8th Missouri district member transportation and infrastructure committee, 105th Congress from 8th Missouri district. Senior vice president American Insurance Association. Director state relations and grassroots programs National Restaurant Association.

Deputy director committee National Republican Congressional Committee.

Achievements

• Jo Ann Emerson has been listed as a noteworthy Congresswoman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Philanthropic and Educational Organization Womens's Svc. Group (FY chapter), Cape Girardeau. Member of advisory committee Children's Inn, National Institutes of Health.

Member of advisory board Arneson Institute Practical Politics and Public Affairs, Ohio Wesleyan University. Board directors Presbyterian Children's Home, Farmington, Missouri. Member Copper Dome Society.

Connections

Married Bill Emerson, 1975 (deceased). Children: Victoria, Katherine. Stepchildren: Elizabeth, Abigail.

Father:

Ab Hermann

Mother:

Slyvia Hermann

Spouse:

Bill Emerson

child:

Katherine Emerson

child:

Victoria Emerson

child:

Elizabeth Emerson

child:

Abigail Emerson