Darrell Atchison is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 153rd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021.

Darrell Atchison
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 153rd district
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byJeff Shawan
Personal details
BornSt. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationThree Rivers College (AS)
Tarkio College (BS)
Military service
Branch/serviceMissouri National Guard
Years of service1981–2004

Early life and education

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Atchison was born in St. Louis and moved to Williamsville, Missouri, at the age of 12. After graduating from Poplar Bluff High School, he earned an associate degree from Three Rivers College and a Bachelor of Science in business from Tarkio College.[1]

Career

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From 1981 to 2004, Atchison served as a maintenance and logistics officer in the Missouri National Guard, retiring with the rank of major. He was also the founder and president of Four A Enterprises, manufacturing and assembly business. Since 2008, he has worked as a financial representative for Modern Woodmen of America. Atchison was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Representative Darrell Atchison". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  2. ^ "Darrell Atchison". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  3. ^ Gerber, Cameron (2021-04-27). "Freshmen to Watch: Darrell Atchison". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2022-05-01.