Daniel Jay Hegeman (born March 4, 1963) is a former Republican member of the Missouri Senate from the 12th district, which covered parts of northwestern Missouri.
[5] Hegeman previously served as president of the Andrew County Farm Bureau, member of the Nodaway County Economic Development Board, and member of the Maryville and Savannah Chambers of Commerce.
[6] He also served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 1991 until 2003.
[7] Hegeman and his wife, Francine, have 4 children; Hannah, Joseph, Heidi, and Joshua.
[7] Hegeman graduated from Savannah High School in 1981, and from the University of Missouri in 1985.