*Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson*

Office of Communications

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *

January 27, 2020

*Governor Parson Appoints Senator Gary Romine to State Tax Commission*

*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) *Today, Governor Mike Parson appointed *Senator Gary Romine* to the *State Tax Commission*.

Senator Romine was elected in November 2012 to serve Missouris 3rd Senatorial District and was re-elected for a second term in November 2016. He hasserved as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education, Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee on Education, and Vice Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety.

In addition to his legislative duties, Senator Romine previously served as President and CEO of Show-Me-Rent-To-Own, a business he founded more than 30 years ago. What began as a single store in Leadington, Missouri, has grown to include nine stores throughout the state. Prior to starting his own business, he taught high school in the Branson and Farmington school districts.

Senator Romine has served as Chairman of the Board for the Ste. Genevieve-based MRV Banks from 2007 - 2013 and was previously the President of the Mineral Area College Board of Trustees, of which he had been a member for several years.He has also been a member of the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations for 30 years, previously serving as President and Public Relations Chairman. During this time, he participated in Federal Trade Commission and congressional hearings, an experience that gave him unique insight into navigating the federal legislative process.Additionally, he has served as a legislative liaison for the Missouri Rental Dealers Association and as a member of the Government Relations Committee for the Missouri Bankers Association.

Senator Romine holds an associate degreefrom Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff and a bachelors degree from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg.

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*Contact: Kelli R. Jones*

Communications Director

Work: 573-751-0765

Mobile: 573-508-9072

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov


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