Background
Wasson, Jay was born on October 24, 1956 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Edna Wasson.
Wasson, Jay was born on October 24, 1956 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Edna Wasson.
After graduation from Nixa High School in 1974 Wasson attended Drury College.
Previously, Wasson served four terms in the Missouri House of Representatives (2002–2010). Born in nearby Springfield, Jay Wasson was raised in Nixa, Missouri. His ancestors settled in Nixa in 1867.
When not involved with his legislative duties Senator Wasson works as a real estate developer.
Jay Wasson first entered statewide politics in 2002, winning the first of four consecutive terms to the Missouri House of Representatives. Term limited by Missouri law from running for Representative again, Wasson mounted a successful campaign in 2010 for the Missouri Senate, defeating Democrat Terry Traw to replace term limited Senator Dan Clemens.
During the 96th General Assembly Senator Wasson will serve on the following committees:
Vice-Chairman, Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee. Progress and Development Committee.
Small Business, Insurance & Industry Committee.
Transportation Committee.
Board directors Community Foundation, Ozark branch chapter Multiple Sclerosis Society. Member of Nixa Chamber of Commerce.