Dave Schatz | |
Office: | President pro tempore of the Missouri Senate |
Term Start: | January 9, 2019 |
Term End: | January 4, 2023 |
Predecessor: | Ron Richard |
Successor: | Caleb Rowden |
State Senate1: | Missouri |
District1: | 26th |
Term Start1: | January 7, 2015 |
Term End1: | January 4, 2023 |
Predecessor1: | Brian Nieves |
Successor1: | Ben Brown |
State House2: | Missouri |
District2: | 61st |
Term Start2: | January 5, 2011 |
Term End2: | January 7, 2015 |
Predecessor2: | Chris Carter |
Successor2: | Justin Alferman |
Party: | Republican |
Spouse: | Chara |
Children: | 5 |
Dave Schatz (born November 28, 1963) is an American businessman, Republican former member of the Missouri Senate, and former state representative. He was first elected in 2014 with 73% of the vote over Democrat Lloyd Klinedinst.[1] He served as the President Pro Tempore of the Missouri Senate between 2019 and 2023.
Schatz and his wife, Chara, have 5 children; David, Daniel, Devon, Dana, and Dailee. They reside in Sullivan, Missouri and attend Temple Baptist Church.[2]