Bill Owen is a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 131. Born in Springfield, Missouri, he is a proud husband, father, and grandfather with 38 years of experience in banking, including serving as Senior Vice President of Bank of Bolivar in Springfield. He won election to the 131st district in 2021, succeeding Sonya Anderson, and assumed office on January 6, 2021. Owen ran for re-election in 2022. Notable achievements include receiving the 2019 North Springfield Betterment Association Community Contributor of the Year Award. He holds positions such as Vice Chair of the Greene County Republican Central Committee, member of the Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee, and past roles including Chair of the Springfield Chamber Governmental Relations Committee, member of the North Springfield Betterment Association and Urban Neighborhood Alliance, and President of the Drury University Alumni Association. His commitments focus on protecting the sanctity of life, defending Second Amendment rights, holding government accountable, improving Missouri's business environment, and expanding opportunities.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Parkview High School in Springfield, Missouri; earned an undergraduate degree from Drury University; obtained a postgraduate education degree from the University of Wisconsin.
• Political Experience: Elected to Missouri House District 131 in 2021; re-election campaign in 2022; Vice Chair of the Greene County Republican Central Committee.