Pronounced (WIRES)

Representative Jerry Weiers is a State Representative from Arizona representing Arizona’s finest District, district 12.  He was first elected in 2004.  He, along with his brother, Jim Weiers, became the first brothers in Arizona history to serve in the House of Representatives at the same time.

He is chairmen of the AZ House of Representatives Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee, as well as a member of the National Conference of State Legislatures Military Sustainability Taskforce.  He also serves as a board member for the Phoenix Air National Guard Patriots (PANG Patriots). 

Helping Veteran’s and military personnel has been a priority to him since first elected in 2004. Currently, he, is working on a project with Military and Law Enforcement Agencies to help Veterans reintegrate to society after returning from active duty tours.  Another project he is working on is a Life Line system for Veterans providing them with contact information for organizations that specifically help them.

He is an avid outdoorsman and is the President of Arizona Legislators for Wildlife, and a Four year member of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses.  He is also a life member of the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society, a life member of the Arizona Elk Society and a life member of the Arizona Antelope Foundation.

He has been married 27 years.  He and his wife Sandy have one daughter. He has lived in Phoenix since 1966. He has also lived briefly in Alaska, spent two years in New Mexico and was partners in the ownership of three restaurants in Texas. He returned to Phoenix in 1988 and founded Weiers Trailer Sales, which manufactures and sells utility-style trailers to clients statewide. He is an accomplished pilot with nearly 20 years of experience. He owns a small business pulling banners behind his plane at events around the valley. He is also a National Bank of Arizona Not for Profit Advisory Board member. He is a motorcycle enthusiast, who rides a Harley Davidson Ultra Classic and is a member of the El Zaribah Shriners Motorcycle Unit.  He performs in parades across the state.