PIEDMONT, Mo. - Piedmont resident Vinnie Clubb has announced his candidacy as a Republican for state representative of Missouri's 144th Legislative District. The current officeholder, State Rep. Paul Fitzwater, can't run due to term limitations.
Clubb describes himself as a Christian conservative who vows to be a true voice of the constituents of a district where businesses continue to close their doors and leave behind a wake of empty buildings.
He currently serves as the vice president for the Piedmont Area Chamber of Commerce.
Clubb said in a press release he wants to meet with local leaders to help keep existing businesses from leaving and strive to attract new commerce to the area.
"Our district is at a crossroads and it is going to take an entire team effort to ensure its preservation and growth. The decisions made in the next two to eight years will play a pivotal role in the future of our district. I truly believe that our brightest days are still before us," Clubb said.
As a life member of the National Rifle Association, Clubb said he is a firm believer that the Second Amendment is a necessary and vital cornerstone of our society.
He supports the pro-life movement and says protections for the unborn should be secured from their conception.
Clubb also serves as the Farm-Pac Chairman for the Wayne County Farm Bureau Board and says he understands the importance of the $88.4 billion dollars that agriculture contributes to Missouri's economy each year.
Clubb, a Republican committeeman for Wayne County, also says he has been heavily involved in campaigns and conservative issues over the past two decades. He has assisted in the campaigns of U.S. Senators Kit Bond and Roy Blunt, Missouri Senator Rob Mayer, Missouri Representatives Rod Jetton, Shelley Keeney Taylor and Fitzwater.
Clubb lives in Wayne County with his wife, Rebekah, and his two daughters, Aubrey and Savannah.
He is a graduate of Clearwater High, Three Rivers College and holds a Master's Degree in Theology from Berean Bible College.
He is currently employed with Henry Schein Veterinary Solutions, previously McAllister Software Systems, where he has served in various capacities for the past 18 years. He and his family attend Victory Baptist Temple in Piedmont.