Jo Ann Emerson
Former United States Representative
Jo Ann Emerson is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for Missouri's 8th congressional district from 1996 to 2013. The district consists of Southeast and South Central Missouri and includes the Bootheel, the Lead Belt and the... Wikipedia
Born: 1950 (age 73 years), Bethesda, MD
Spouse: Ron Gladney (m. 2000) and Bill Emerson (m. 1975–1996)
Descendants: Katharine Emerson and Victoria Emerson
Previous office: Representative, MO 8th District (1996–2013)
Education: Ohio Wesleyan University (1972)
Parents: Al Hermann