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 Ozarks. Emerson is a member of the Republican Party. On January 22, 2013, Emerson resigned her seat in Congress to become the president and chief executive officer of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. She served as CEO until August 2015.. Spouse name is Norvell William Emerson
| Country | United States of America |
|---|---|
| City | Bethesda |
| Political Affiliation | Republican Party |
| Spouses | Norvell William Emerson |
| Language | English |