Marilyn RuestmanCurriculum Vitae
5562 Riverside Drive
Joplin, Missouri 64804
417-439-4000
Website:
Personal
Husband, Richard, and three children: Pam, Peter and Morgan. Three granddaughters: Bailey, Ashleigh and Zoe and one grandson, Ben.
Employment
2010-PresentNewton County Presiding Commissioner
2003-2010Missouri State Representative, 131st District
1997District Administrator, Missouri State Senator Marvin Singleton
1989-1997Field Coordinator, United States Congressman Mel Hancock
1979-1989Broker/Owner, Ruestman Realty
1972-1979Owner/President, Medical and Merchants Professional Services
Education
Master of SciencePittsburg State University
Bachelor of ScienceMissouri Southern State University
Associates of ArtsMissouri Southern State University
Memberships
Christ Community United Methodist Church
Neosho & Joplin Area Chambers of Commerce
Newton County Republican Club
Missouri Federation of Republican Women
National Federation of Republican Women
National Republican Party
National Rifle Association
Newton County Republican Women
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Soroptimist International
Interests
Fishing, Politics and time with family.
Marilyn RuestmanCurriculum Vitae
5562 Riverside Drive
Joplin, Missouri 64804
417-439-4000
Website: Civic Accomplishments
Awards
2010Distinguished AlumniMcDonald County R-1 School District
2009Ten Most Influential WomenJoplin Tri-State Business Journal
2009John Walsh National Award/Katie’s HeroNCSL Convention/DNA SAVES
2007Presidential AwardMissouri NAACP
2004Keynote Commencement SpeakerMissouri Southern State University
2003Legislator of the YearMissouri Bar Association
2003Alumni of the YearMissouri Southern State University
1999Woman of the YearMissouri Federated Republican Women
1997Woman of DistinctionSoroptimist International
1990-1996Special Selection-BiographeeUnited States Congressional Staff
1st PlaceMissouri Volunteer Project of the Year
for Camp Soroptimist- State of Missouri
2nd PlaceNational Competition for Student Project
-Students in Free Enterprise
Positions Held
PresentMissouri Area Agency on AgingBoard Member
PresentNewton/McDonald County LandfillBoard Member
PresentJasper County Public Housing AuthorityBoard Member
PresentJoplin Area Transportation Study OrganizationAdvisory Board
2003-2010Missouri Women’s CouncilMember
1996-2002Missouri State Republican CommitteeState Committeewoman
1999-2000Joplin Federated Republican WomenPresident
(Member of Board 1992-1998)
1996-1997Women’s Club of AmericaVice President
(Member of Board of Directors 1990-1998)
1991-1992Ozark Center, Board of DirectorsVice President
1990-1991Boys and Girls Club of JoplinPresident (first woman)
1989-1990 Vice President
1988-1989Treasurer
1987-1991Secretary
1989-1990Joplin Area Chamber of CommerceChairperson (first woman)
Board of Directors
1987-1988Organizational Development DivisionVice Chairman
1986-1987Board of Directors
1988-1989Metro Exchange ClubPresidents (first woman)
Board of Directors
1987-1988Vice President
1983-1988Missouri Southern State UniversityAlumni Association Board of Directors
1984-1985Soroptimist International of JoplinPresident
1979English Setter Association Annual HardbackManaging Editor
Marilyn RuestmanCurriculum Vitae
5562 Riverside Drive
Joplin, Missouri 64804
417-439-4000
Website:
Political/Public Service Accomplishments
Offices Held
Newton County, Presiding CommissionerElected in 2010, 2014
Newton County Republican Central CommitteeElected in 2010, 2012, 2014
Missouri State Representative, 131st DistrictElected in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
Majority Caucus SecretaryElected in 2004, 2006, 2008
President, Women Legislators of MissouriElected in 2003-2005
Treasurer, Missouri House of Representatives Freshman ClassElected2003-2005
Legislative Committee Memberships
Conservation and Natural Resources2009-2010Vice Chairman
Rural Community Policy Development2008
Senior Citizen Advocacy2007Vice Chairman, 2005-2006
Professional Registration and Licensing2003-2010Vice Chairman, 2007-2008
Judiciary2003-2006
Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs2003-2004
Joint Committee on Terrorism, Bioterrorism and Homeland Security2003-2004
Interim Committee on Job Creation and Economic Development2003
Interim Committee on Water Quality Issues2003
Legislation Passed
House Bill 75Allotment of second set of “Silver Star” license plate
House Bill 155Albert Brumley Memorial Highway
Senate Bill 38Carver Prairie Drive Designation (by amendment)
Senate Bill 233Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway Designation (by amendment)
Senate Bill 280Cosmetology Board Changes (by amendment)
Senate Bill 749Interior Design Professional Registration Changes (by amendment)
House Bill 62George Washington Carver State Building Designation
House Bill 60Defensive Use of Force- “Castle Doctrine”
House Bill 1341Pool Safety and Insurance Requirements- “Ethan’s Law”
House Bill 152DNA Profiling Upon Arrest- “Katie’s Law”
House Bill 154Emergency Placement of Grandchildren with Grandparents
House Bill 919Insurance Group Rates for Sole-Proprietors and Self-Employed
Senate Bill 435Case Management Contracting for Development Disabilities