Dave Schatz (born November 28, 1963) is an American businessman, Republican former member of the Missouri Senate, and former state representative.
He was first elected in 2014 with 73% of the vote over Democrat Lloyd Klinedinst.
[1] He served as the President Pro Tempore of the Missouri Senate between 2019 and 2023.
Schatz and his wife, Chara, have 5 children; David, Daniel, Devon, Dana, and Dailee.
They reside in Sullivan, Missouri and attend Temple Baptist Church.