Rep.
Charles (Chuck) Purgason, a Republican, represents part of Howell County
(District 151) in the Missouri House of Representatives.
In
1997, Rep. Purgason was the Assistant Whip for the Republican Caucus, and the
Outstanding Freshman Legislator for Government Accountability. He also won the Farm Bureau Friend of
Agriculture award in 1998.
In
addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Purgason is the owner and founder of
Ozark Awards and Embroidery. He also operates a cow/calf operation on the
family farm near Caulfield.
He
is a member of the following organizations: West Plains Chamber of Commerce,
Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce, National
Federation of Independent Businesses, Missouri Bowhunters Association, the
National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited and the Missouri Cattlemen's
Association. Rep. Purgason attends the
First Baptist Church of West Plains.
Rep.
Purgason graduated from West Plains R-VII High School in 1978.
Born
May 19, 1960, in West Plains, Rep. Purgason resides there with his wife, Janet,
and their three children: Robert, Tracey and Cory.