Joe Nicola is a Republican state senator representing Missouri's 11th Senatorial District, which includes part of Jackson County. He was first elected in 2024 and took office on January 8, 2025. Nicola has a background in military service, business, education, and ministry, with 40 years of leadership experience. He served in the United States Navy Seabees from 1984 to 1990, founded Vision Cycles motorcycle shop in Kansas City in 1986 , worked for the Blue Springs School District from 1999 to 2017, and served as a youth minister before becoming the founding pastor of New Covenant Ministries in Independence in 1999. He has authored two theological books and volunteered extensively with organizations like Youth Friends, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, City Union Mission, and the Independence School District. Nicola lives in Grain Valley with his wife Renee, his high school sweetheart of 40 years; he enjoys riding motorcycles and yard work. Notable positions include Vice-Chair of the Joint Committee on Tax Policy and service on the Senate Select Committee, Senate Committee on Local Government, Elections.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Specific formal education details are not listed in available records; his experience emphasizes practical leadership in ministry, business, and community service.
• Political Experience: Elected to the Missouri State Senate for District 11 in 2024; currently serves on key committees including Vice-Chair of the Joint Committee on Tax Policy, and committees on Local Government, Elections.