Roman Prezioso
Minority Leader of the West Virginia Senate
In office January 11, 2017 – December 1, 2020
Preceded by	Jeff Kessler
Succeeded by	Stephen Baldwin
Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 13th district
In office December 1, 1996 – December 1, 2020 Serving with Bob Beach
Preceded by	Joe Manchin
Succeeded by	Mike Caputo
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 43rd district
In office December 1, 1992 – December 1, 1996
Preceded by	Constituency established
Succeeded by	???
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 31st district
In office December 1, 1988 – December 1, 1992
Preceded by	???
Succeeded by	Nelson Sorah
Personal details
Born	(1949-06-29) June 29, 1949 (age 74)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Deborah Haught
Children	1
Education	Marshall University Fairmont State University (BA) West Virginia University, Morgantown (MS)

Roman W. Prezioso, Jr. (born June 29, 1949) is an American politician and former West Virginia state senator representing the 13th district which comprises parts of Marion and Monongalia counties. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Background

Roman Prezioso was born on June 29, 1949. He had been an educator and administrator prior to his election to public office. He lives in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Prezioso went to Monongah High School with Alabama football coach Nick Saban.^[1]

Service

Prior to his election to the West Virginia Senate, he was a delegate in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1988 to 1996. He served in the Senate from 1996 to 2020.^[2]

Committee memberships

Standing Committees

• Banking and Insurance
• Economic Development
• Finance
• Health and Human Resources Chair
• Labor
• Rules
• Natural Resources

Interim committees

• Legislative Intern Committee Chair
• Select Committee A - Flooding and Railroad Issues Chair
• Joint Committee on Technology Chair
• Finance Subcommittee A
• Joint Commission on Economic Development
• Select Committee C - Pharmaceutical Availability and Affordability
• Joint Standing Committee on Finance
• Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee