John F. Black is a Republican state representative serving Missouri's District 129 in the Missouri House of Representatives since 2023. Previously, he represented District 137 from 2019 to 2023. Born in 1952 in Springfield, Missouri, he resides in Marshfield with his wife Cynthia and their six children. He is a Christian and active in community organizations, including the Marshfield Optimist Club and Marshfield United Methodist Church. Notable committee roles include Budget, Ethics, Judiciary, Utilities, and Subcommittee on Appropriations for Health, Mental Health, and Social Services; he has also served as Vice-Chair of the Higher Education Committee since 2019.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated with degrees in Chemical Engineering/Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology; JD from University of Missouri at Columbia.
• Professional Experience: Former General Counsel for Southwest Missouri State University; General Counsel for City Utilities ; former member of Marshfield School Board and Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
• Political Experience: Elected to Missouri House in 2018; re-elected and redistricted to 129 in 2022.