David Pearce (politician)

David Pearce (born March 30, 1960, in Warrensburg, Missouri) is a Republican member of the Missouri Senate, representing the 21st District since 2009. Previously he was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2003 through 2008.

In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Pearce is a banker with First Community Bank in Warrensburg. He also served as director for the 500-member Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce from 1988 to 1994 and as a school board member for the Warrensburg School District until April 2004.

A master certified board member of the Missouri School Boards Association, Rep. Pearce is a member of the following organizations: First Presbyterian Church; Warrensburg Rotary; District III Area Agency on Aging Futures Task Force; Whiteman Air Force Base Community Council; American Cancer Society Relay for Life, treasurer; FFA Made for Excellence, director; Johnson County United Way, 2004-2005 campaign chairman.

Personal life
A 1978 graduate of Warrensburg High School, Rep. Pearce attended Central Missouri State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in agri-journalism from the University of Missouri in 1984. He resides in Warrensburg with his wife, Teresa, and their children: Molly and Andrew.