Jonathan Pennell

Jonathan Pennell served in the U.S. Air Force from 2005 to 2009. Pennell earned a high school diploma from Truman High School, an associate degree from Metropolitan Community College in 2004, an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force in 2009, and a bachelor's degree from Park University in 2011. Pennell's career experience includes working in public service.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jon Pennell is an Air Force veteran, husband, father, and long-time public servant running for Missouri’s House of Representatives in District 55.

Jon spent four years in the United States Air Force maintaining the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. After his military service, he continued serving the public through his work in the federal government, where he supervised teams responsible for processing Freedom of Information Act requests and improving government transparency.

Today, Jon works as a Customer Service Supervisor with Mid-Continent Public Library, where he helps staff and patrons every day and supports the library’s mission of connecting people with information and opportunity.

Jon believes Missouri families deserve common-sense leadership that strengthens working families, protects public education, and respects the will and rights of the people. He and his wife, Holly, a public school teacher, are raising their three teenagers in the community they proudly call home.

Jon is running to bring practical leadership, public service experience, and a commitment to everyday Missourians to Jefferson City.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Strengthen Working Families - Families deserve affordable living, fair wages, and stability.Protect Public Education - Communities succeed when we invest in education, because strong schools create opportunity for every child.Preserve Individual Liberty and Accountable Government - Leaders should respect the law, the constitution, and the will of voters.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, Workforce Development, Government Accountability, Veterans.