Willard Haley recently filed as a Republican Candidate for State Representative in the Missouri House of Representatives for the 58^th District. David Wood, R-Versailles, is serving his final term in that office due to term-limits.

Haley was born in Cooper County, Missouri and was raised on the family’s dairy farm at Pilot Grove. He graduated from Pilot Grove High School as the Valedictorian in 1979 and attended the University of Missouri – Columbia. He obtained a BS in Agriculture Education, a BS in Agriculture Mechanization, and a MS in Practical Arts and Vocational /Technical Education.

Haley was employed by the Eldon R-1 School District as a teacher and administrator for 32 years, serving as an Agriculture Education Instructor and FFA Advisor for 25 years and as the Director of the Eldon Career Center for 7 years. In addition, he was an adjunct Agriculture Instructor for State Fair Community College for two years.

Willard has been married to his wife Jerri (Klein) for 36 years and live on a small farm in Eastern Morgan County. Jerri is a life-long resident of the 58^th District as she was raised on a farm at Syracuse, MO. She is a retired Business Education Instructor for the Eldon School District. The couple have two children. Their son Jeremy, his wife Meridith, and their two-year old son Kaiden, live in Columbia. Their daughter Jana, her husband Kelsey Flynn, and their one-year old daughter Farrah, live in Troy.

Haley is a member of the Eldon United Methodist Church where he previously served as the Chairman of the Administrative Council for 9 years. He has served as the President of the Eldon Chamber of Commerce, the President if the Miller County Fair Board, a 4-H Project Leader, and is currently serving as a co-chairman of the Cole & Miller County Long Term Recovery Committee. He is also a member of the Eldon Area Farmers Organization, the NRA, Morgan County Farm Bureau, Eldon FFA Alumni, and is a Lake Area FCA Board Member.

Haley enjoys hunting, long-distance running, cheering for the Missouri Tigers & for local athletes, substitute teaching, and spending time with his children and their families.

Haley states his commitments are: Pro-Life, Pro-2^nd Amendment, Education, Work-Force Development, Small Business, and Agriculture. He is also a strong supporter of the Military as several family members are currently serving our country. He says he is looking forward to getting to know more of the constituents of the 58th District. Haley expresses his interest to be a voice for all constituents and says he will represent all citizens to the best of his ability, if elected.