Joe Schmick is a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 9th Legislative District, which includes Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, Franklin, Lincoln, Adams, Whitman, and south Spokane counties. Born on April 7, 1958, he is a former second-generation farmer and small-business owner who has served in the House since 2007. He resides in Colfax with his wife, Kim, and has held leadership roles in agriculture organizations, including the Farm Bureau, Washington Barley Commission, and National Barley Improvement Committee. Schmick serves on the House Appropriations Committee and House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and is the ranking member on the House Health Care and Wellness Committee, focusing on affordable health care in rural areas. Notable efforts include legislation on the John Wayne Trail, though it was nullified due to a typo.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Degrees in Accounting and Economics from Eastern Washington University ; graduate of the Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation; high school diploma from Colfax High School.
• Political Experience: Elected to Washington House of Representatives, 9th District, Position 2, since 2007; member of Whitman County Wetlands and Natural Resource Advisory committees.