Combat Veteran, Educator, and Community Champion, Roger Koch brings a legacy of service to Jasper County.
Roger Koch currently serves as the Veteran Integration Program coordinator at Freeman/Ozark Center in Joplin, MO
Roger Koch – Republican for Missouri State Representative
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“God, Family, Community and Country. This is what I love and who I choose to serve.”
Roger Koch
Roger Koch’s Three Core Priorities:
Veteran Benefits:
Koch will advocate for stronger state-level support for Missouri’s veterans, including expanded access to benefits, improved coordination between state agencies and veteran service organizations, and accountability for programs that serve those who have served. Koch knows firsthand the sacrifices made by Missouri’s military families and has witnessed the gaps in benefits and support that too many veterans encounter during and after their service.
“Our veterans deserve a voice in Jefferson City that understands their sacrifice and fight for the benefits and mental health support they’ve earned,” said Koch.
Fighting Against School Funding Cuts:
Koch is a firm believer that investing in Missouri’s children is investing in Missouri’s future.
He strongly opposes cuts to public school funding that strip resources from classrooms, special needs programs and the arts, along with forcing our teachers to do more with less.
As state representative, Koch will fight to restore and increase education funding, support teachers with competitive pay, and ensure that every child in District 162 – regardless of zip code – has access to a quality education. He will hold the legislature accountable for prioritizing our schools over political agendas.
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis:
Missouri is facing a growing health crisis that affects veterans, students, working families, and seniors alike.
Koch believes that mental health is just as important as physical health and that Missouri must do more to fund community mental health resources, expand access to counseling services, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health care.
Koch will push for increased state funding for mental health programs, better support for first responders struggling with trauma, and accessible crisis intervention services across rural and urban communities throughout District 162.
“Roger Koch understands the true meaning of honor. He has several life experiences that will aid him in making well seasoned decisions on behalf of all Missourians.”
“Roger is the ideal candidate to serve the citizens of Southwest Missouri.
He is a great asset and will be ideal in Jefferson City.”
“Having known Roger for over 20 years, we can attest to his lifelong dedication to service. He doesn’t just talk about our community’s values; he has lived them his entire life.”