Ken Waller was a Republican representative for Missouri House District 114, covering southeastern Jefferson County. He was elected in 2022, sought reelection in 2024, and worked as an insurance agent alongside his legislative duties. Waller was known as a pioneering Republican in Democratic-leaning Jefferson County, serving previously as county treasurer , county executive , and county clerk . He passed away on August 23, 2025.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Associate degree in business from Jefferson College; bachelor’s degree in public administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
• Political Experience: Extensive roles in Jefferson County government, including treasurer, executive, and clerk; board service on East-West Gateway Council of Governments, Comtrea Mental Health Fund, Missouri Association of Counties, Economic Development Corp of Jefferson County, and Jefferson-Franklin Community Action Corp . Elected to Missouri House District 114 in 2022; noted for fair, plain-spoken advocacy for working people and persuasive Republican leadership. Married to Trina with three children and one grandchild.