James P. "Jim" Roers is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the

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from the 46th district. He assumed office on December 1, 2016.

Early life and education

Roers was born in

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and raised in

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. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from

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Career

Roers is the president of Roers Development, a property development company. He was appointed to the

in April 2012, succeeding Tom Fischer, and served until December 2012. He was elected to the Senate in November 2016. Roers has also served as vice chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Personal life

Roers and his first wife, Debby, have four children, including Shannon Roers Jones. Shane, Stacy, and Stephanie. After divorcing in 1995, Roers married Sandra Lorenz in 1998.

References

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