Rep. Daniel Jay Hegeman, a Republican, represents Andrew, Holt, Gentry and part of DeKalb counties (District 5) in the Missouri House of Representatives.

In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Hegeman is a dairy farmer.

Rep. Hegeman is a member of the following organizations: Andrew Buchanan Community Council of American Cancer Society; Andrew County Health Department School Health Advisory Council; Northwest Missouri Area Health Education Center (NW-AHEC) board; Alpha Gamma Rho (agricultural fraternity); Savannah Chamber of Commerce; Maysville Chamber of Commerce; Albany Chamber of Commerce; Andrew County Extension Council (past president); N.W. Missouri Holstein Association; NW-DHIA; and St. Joseph Scottish Rite and Molia Shrine. He is past master of the Cosby Masonic Lodge #600 and former chairman of the Andrew County Republican Central Committee.

Rep. Hegeman attended Savannah R-III High School and received a degree in agriculture with honors from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Born March 4, 1963, in Cosby, Rep. Hegeman resides there with his wife, Fran; daughters, Hannah Marie and Heidi Joan; and son, Joseph Daniel.