Rep. Jim Froelker, a Republican, represents parts of Gasconade, Crawford and Franklin counties (District 111) in the Missouri House of Representatives.

In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Froelker is employed by Boeing Corporation in quality control. He also served in the U.S. Army's 200th Ordinance Detachment from 1970 to 1972.

He is a member of the following organizations: Peace Lutheran Church; Missouri Citizens for Life; Gerald Chamber of Commerce; Franklin County Cattlemen; Farm Bureau; and the American Legislative Exchange Council. He is the former vice-chairman of the Franklin County Republican Committee and is a former school board member.

A 1967 graduate of Gasconade County R-II High School, Rep. Froelker received an electronic technician degree from the United Electronic Institute in Louisville, Ky.

Born August 9, 1949, in Gerald, Rep. Froelker resides there with his wife, Terry. They have two children, Chad and Rebecca.