Rep. Ed Hartzler, a Republican, represents part of Cass County (District 123) in the Missouri House of Representatives.

Previously, Rep. Hartzler served as chairman of Boatman's First National Bank of Kansas City, Belton Banking Center. He is currently a member of the following organizations: Belton Raymore Rotary; Belton and Raymore chambers of commerce; Belton Lions Club; Industrial Development Authority for the City of Belton; German-American Citizens Association; Richards Gebaur Base Community Counsel; and Belton United Methodist Church.

Rep. Hartzler was honored as 1990 Man of the Year by the Belton Lions Club.

A 1955 graduate of Harrisonville High School, Rep. Hartzler attended Missouri Valley College, the University of Missouri-Columbia, and the University of Wisconsin graduate school of banking.

Born April 16, 1937, Rep. Hartzler currently resides in Belton with his wife Mary Ann. They have two children: David and Diana.