Senator David Pearce, a Republican, represents District 31 in the Missouri Senate, which covers Johnson, Cass, Bates and Vernon counties. He was elected to serve in the Missouri Senate in November 2008 after completing three, two-year terms in the Missouri House of Representatives.
Pearce serves as chair of the Educated Citizenry 2020 Committee, vice-chair of the Senate Education Committee and was appointed to serve on the Senate Select Committee on Oversight of Federal Stimulus for his knowledge in the area of defense.
While in the House, Pearce was vice chair of the Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission, vice chair of the House Committee on Higher Education, and served on both the House Appropriations Committee for Public Safety and Corrections and the House Committee on Job Creation and Economic Development.
Pearce has been recognized for the following legislative achievements:
"Friend of Agriculture" by the Missouri Farm Bureau in 2008, 2006 and 2004.
"Representative of the Year" by the Missouri Association of Veterans Organizations (MAVO).
"James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance" Award by the University of Central Missouri.
"Friend of Optometry" Award by the Missouri Optometric Association.
"Legislator of the Year" by the Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education.
"Spirit of Enterprise" Award by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce.
"Legislator of the Year" by both the St. Louis Business Journal and the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
"Legislator of the Year" Award by the VFW
"Dedication to Graduate Education" Award from University of Missouri Graduate Professional Council
"Outstanding Service" Award from the Missouri Association of Probate and Associate Circuit Council Judges
In addition to his legislative duties, he is a banker with First Community Bank in Warrensburg.
Pearce is a member of the following organizations: Warrensburg Rotary; Whiteman Air Force Base Community Council; and Johnson County United Way, 2004–2005 campaign chairman. He has also represented the state of Missouri on behalf of the Missouri House of Representatives as a commissioner and executive committee member of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact.
A graduate of Warrensburg High School, he attended the University of Central Missouri and received a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural journalism from the University of Missouri in 1984.
Pearce resides in rural Warrensburg with his wife, Teresa, and their children, Molly and Andrew.
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