| Jason R. Holsman | |
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| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 45th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Cathy Jolly |
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| Born | March 25, 1976 Kansas City, Missouri |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Robyn |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | University of Phoenix |
| Website | www.jrholsman.com |
Jason R. Holsman (born March 25, 1976) is a politician from the U.S. state of Missouri. He is currently serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives for the 45th district in Jackson County.
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Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Jason Holsman is the son of Gale and Judy. A 1994 graduate of Blue Valley High School, Holsman went on to attend the University of Missouri. At MU, Holsman became a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He later transferred to the University of Kansas, where he received his Bachelors Degree in Political Science and U.S. History in 1999. He went on to earn his Master of Arts Degree in Diplomacy & Military Science from Norwich University in Vermont. In 2005, Holsman received his Missouri State Teaching Certificate from Northwest Missouri State.
After his graduation from the University of Kansas, Holsman took a staff position in the United States Senate. Holman's tenure working for then Senator John Ashcroft was brief and he soon returned to Missouri.
Upon returning to the Midwest, Holsman accepted a position as a political correspondent to the Missouri Legislature for the Suburban Journals. While working for the Suburban Journals, Holsman met his future spouse and returned to Kansas City where she worked as a 4th grade teacher.
Holsman spent three years as a network design engineer for Sprint PCS before becoming a certified public school teacher.
As a social studies teacher of inner-city students from Kansas City, Missouri at Van Horn High School, Holsman coached both varsity football and baseball.
In 2006, Jason Holsman ran successfully for a seat in the Missouri House of Representatives (District 45). He was re-elected in 2008 & 2010.
Rep. Holsman serves as the Chairman for both the Joint Committee on Urban Agriculture and Special Committee on Renewable Energy. His additional committee assignments include the Joint Committee on Education, Utilites and International Trade and Business.
Jason Holsman married his wife, Robyn, in March 2001. The couple has two children.
He is a member of the Ancient and Accepted Free Masons.
He has received numerous awards including Who's Who Among American High School Students, the National Citizenship Award, National Honor Roll of American Teachers, and Who's Who Among American Teachers (twice). Legislative Leadership Award – Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Green Leader – Missouri Votes Conservation, Legislator of the Year – Renew Missouri, Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award – Heartland Renewable Energy Society
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