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Officers of the Senate, 2003 Joe Maxwell, President Peter Kinder, President Pro Tem JOE MAXWELL PETER KINDER President President Pro Tem Michael Gibbons, Majority Floor Leader Missouri Senate Missouri Senate Anita Yeckel, Assistant Majority Floor Leader Bill Foster, Majority Caucus Chair Delbert Scott, Majority Caucus Secretary Ken Jacob, Minority Floor Leader Maida Coleman, Assistant Minority Floor Leader Harold Caskey, Minority Caucus Chair Pat Dougherty, Minority Caucus Secretary Terry Spieler, Secretary of Senate Mike Keathley, Senate Administrator Glenn Pound, Sergeant at Arms MICHAEL GIBBONS KEN JACOB Committees of the Senate 2003 Majority Floor Leader Minority Floor Leader Missouri Senate Missouri Senate Administration: Kinder, chair; Gibbons, vice chair; Jacob; Klindt; Quick Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Aging, Families, Mental and Public Health: Oversight: Cauthorn, chair; Nodler, vice chair; Shields, chair; Champion, vice chair; Bland; Goode; Gross; Jacob; Loudon; Mathewson; Clemens; Dolan; Dougherty; Kennedy; Steelman; Quick; Steelman Wheeler Gubernatorial Appointments: Kinder, chair; Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Gibbons, vice chair; Bland; Childers; Coleman; Resources: Klindt, chair; Cauthorn, vice chair; Loudon; Mathewson; Quick; Russell Caskey; Clemens; Coleman; Foster; Griesheimer; Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence: Kennedy; Scott; Wheeler Bartle, chair; Loudon, vice chair; Caskey; Dolan; Appropriations: Russell, chair; Gross, vice chair; Goode; Jacob; Kinder; Wheeler; Yeckel Bland; Bray; Champion; Childers; Coleman; Pensions and General Laws: Scott, chair; Gross, Dougherty; Foster; Goode; Nodler; Shields; vice chair; Clemens; Jacob; Kennedy; Kinder; Yeckel Klindt; Quick Commerce and Environment: Steelman, chair; Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics: Griesheimer, vice chair; Bartle; Dougherty; Goode; Gross; Klindt; Mathewson; Shields; Stoll Gibbons, chair; Nodler, vice chair; Jacob; Kinder; Mathewson; Quick; Vogel Economic Development, Tourism and Local Government: Childers, chair; Griesheimer, vice Small Business, Insurance and Industrial chair; Champion; Kennedy; Mathewson; Nodler; Relations: Loudon, chair; Cauthorn, vice chair; Stoll; Vogel; Wheeler Bartle; Clemens; Days; DePasco; Dougherty; Kennedy; Klindt; Scott; Stoll; Vogel Education: Foster, chair; Shields, vice chair; Bartle; Caskey; Childers; Days; Goode; Jacob; Transportation: Dolan, chair; Scott, vice chair; Loudon; Steelman; Stoll; Yeckel Bray; Cauthorn; Days; DePasco; Goode; Griesheimer; Nodler; Russell Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans’ Affairs and Elections: Yeckel, chair; Ways and Means: Vogel, chair; Clemens, vice Gross, vice chair; Bartle; Bland; Coleman; Days; chair; Bray; Caskey; Cauthorn; Griesheimer; Dolan; Foster; Mathewson; Scott Jacob 132 OFFICIAL MANUAL

TERRY L. SPIELER MIKE KEATHLEY GLENN POUND Senate Secretary Senate Administrator Sergeant-at-Arms Alphabetical list of State Senators, 2003 Name District Name District Bartle, Matt (R) ...... 8 Loudon, John William (R) ...... 7 Bland, Mary Groves (D) ...... 9 Mathewson, James L. (D) ...... 21 Bray, Joan (D) ...... 24 Nodler, Gary (R) ...... 32 Caskey, Harold L. (D) ...... 31 Quick, Edward E. (D) ...... 17 Cauthorn, John W. (R) ...... 18 Russell, John T. (R) ...... 33 Champion, Norma (R) ...... 30 Scott, Delbert L. (R) ...... 28 Childers, Doyle (R) ...... 29 Shields, Charles W. (R) ...... 34 Clemens, Dan (R) ...... 20 Steelman, Sarah (R) ...... 16 Coleman, Maida (D) ...... 5 Stoll, Stephen M. (D) ...... 22 Days, Rita Heard (D) ...... 14 Vogel, Carl M. (R) ...... 6 Dolan, Jon (R) ...... 2 Wheeler, Charles B. (D) ...... 10 Dougherty, Pat (D) ...... 4 Foster, Bill (R) ...... 25 Yeckel, Anita (R) ...... 1 Gibbons, Michael R. (R) ...... 15 Goode, Wayne (D) ...... 13 Number of Senators ...... 34 Griesheimer, John E. (R) ...... 26 Republicans ...... 20 Gross, Chuck (R) ...... 23 Democrats ...... 13 Jacob, Ken (D) ...... 19 Vacancy ...... 1 Kennedy, Harry (D) ...... 3 Terms expire Kinder, Peter D. (R) ...... 27 Even-numbered districts, Jan. 2007 Klindt, David (R) ...... 12 Odd-numbered districts, Jan. 2005 STATE SENATORS 133

District 1 ANITA YECKEL Capitol office: Room 323; phone (573) 751-2887. District office: phone (314) 729-0541. Home address: 8819 Gladlea, St. Louis 63127. Senate committees: Financial and Government Organization, Veterans’ Affairs and Elections (chair); Appropriations; Education; Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence. Biography: Assistant Majority Floor Leader. Born November 12, 1942. Educated at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (B.S., political science, currently in the MPPA graduate program). Married to Robert A. Yeckel. They have two daughters, Katie Yeckel and Jane Frost, son-in-law, Jeff Frost and granddaughter, Maggie. Previously employed in the financial institutions industry. Member: St. Justin Catholic Church; Crestwood Kiwanis; South County Art Council, co- founder and board member. Served on Special School District Governing Council; Cooperating School Districts, executive board and legislative committee; Citizens Advisory Committee; served nine years, Lindbergh School Board of Education; PAL coordinator/volunteer, Mehlville School District. Elected to the Senate: 1996–2000. Republican.

District 2 JONATHAN (Jon) DOLAN Capitol office: Room 428; phone (573) 751-4964. District address: 3 Rudder Ct., Lake St. Louis 63367. Senate committees: Transportation (chair); Aging, Families, Mental and Public Health; Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans’ Affairs and Elections; Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence. Biography: Born March 16, 1967, in White Plains, N.Y. Graduate of St. Dominic High School, 1985; University of Missouri–Columbia (B.A., political science, 1988); Webster University, St. Louis (M.A., security management, 1995); and various U.S. Army training schools. Formerly a Special Agent for the Central Intelligence Agency’s Office of Security. He is a public affairs officer (Major) in the Missouri Army National Guard. He is married to Leanne Dolan (nee Winkler). They have a daughter, Hannah and a son, Jonathan. Member: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus; Wentzville Rotary Club; St. Charles County Pachyderms; and many local Chambers of Commerce. Elected to the House: 1996–2000. Elected to the Senate: 2002 Republican.

District 3 HARRY KENNEDY Capitol office: Room 427; phone (573) 751-2126. Home address: 4959 Sutherland, St. Louis 63109. Senate committees: Aging, Families, Mental and Public Health; Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources; Economic Development, Tourism and Local Government; Pensions and General Law; Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations. Biography: Born February 21, 1952, in St. Louis. Graduate of St. Mary’s High School; University of Missouri–St. Louis (B.A., communications, 1984). Realtor specializing in residential dwellings. Member: St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church; St. Louis Police Citizens Academy; University of Missouri–St. Louis Alumni Association; Nat’l. Council of State Legislators; numerous neighborhood and civic organizations. Awards: 2002 Excellence in Health Care Legislation, Missouri Nurses Assn. and from the Missouri State Medical Assn.; 2002 Presidential Citation Alumni Service, University of Missouri–St. Louis; and 2002 “for kids, for now, for ever”, SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Elected 14th Ward Democratic Committeeman, 1991. Elected to the House: 1996–2000. Elected to the Senate: 2001 (special election). Democrat. 134 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 4 PATRICK DOUGHERTY Capitol office: Room 330; phone (573) 751-3599. Home address: 4031 Parker Ave., St. Louis 63116. Senate committees: Aging, Families, Mental and Public Health; Appropriations; Commerce and Environment; Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations. Biography: Born 1948, in Decatur, Illinois. Educated at Quincy College (B.A.); Kenrick Theological Seminary. Married Beverly Martin; they have three daughters. Former DFS casework. Serves on Boards/Advisory Boards: American Lung Association of Eastern Missouri; Children’s Trust Fund; United Way-Government Relations Committee; St. Louis Crisis Nursery; National Patient Advocate Foundation; St. Louis CASA; St. Patrick Center. Awards: NAMI; Children’s Hero; Child Day Care Association; Ann Dandurant, Prevent Child Abuse Missouri; 1998 Heroes, Citizens for Missouri’s Children; Lifestyles, American Lung Association; Adoption/Foster Care Coalition; Animal Alliance; St. Louis Crisis Nursery; American Cancer Society. Elected to the House: 1978–2000. Elected to the Senate: 2001 (special election); 2002. Democrat.

District 5 MAIDA COLEMAN Capitol office: Room 328; phone (573) 751-2606. District address: 3505 Olive Blvd., St. Louis 63103. Senate committees: Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources; Appropriations; Financial and Governmental Organiz- ation, Veterans’ Affairs and Elections; Gubernatorial Appointments. Biography: Assistant Minority Floor Leader. Born July 1, 1954, in Sikeston. Graduate of Lincoln University (B.A., journalism). Employment history includes: Secretary of State, Director, St. Louis Field Office; St. Louis Housing Authority, Ass’t. Director of Housing Management; Girl Scout Councils of Missouri, Legislative Monitor. Mother of three children, John, Alaina, and James. She is vice chair, St. Louis Democratic City Central Committee. Member: Central Baptist Church; American Red Cross, CPR and Community First Aid Instructor; Women in Leadership; Heat Up St. Louis; MERS/Good- will Industries; Missouri Arts Council Cultural Trust Board; Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists. Elected to the House: 2000. Elected to the Senate: February 2002 (special election). Democrat.

District 6 CARL M. VOGEL Capitol office: Room 219; phone (573) 751-2076. Home address: 311 Constitution, Jefferson City 65109. Senate committees: Ways and Means (chair); Economic Develop- ment, Tourism and Local Government; Rules, Joint Rules, Resolu- tions and Ethics; Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations. Biography: Born March 7, 1955, in Jefferson City. Graduate of Helias High School and University of Missouri–Columbia (B.A.). He and his wife, Kimberly, have two children, Jacob and Kristen. Manager of Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Member: St. Joseph’s Cathedral; Lions Club; Jaycees; Knights of Columbus; Rotary Club. Past chair, Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce and Helias Foundation Fund Drive. Served as Jefferson City Housing Authority Commissioner. Named to Jaycees “Ten Outstanding Missourians”. Appointed to: Second State Capitol Commission and Children’s Trust Fund Board. Elected to the House: 1990–2000. Elected to the Senate: 2002. Republican. STATE SENATORS 135

District 7 JOHN WILLIAM LOUDON Capitol office: Room 332; phone (573) 751-9763. Home address: 221 Pleasant Grove Dr., Ballwin 63011. Senate committees: Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Rela- tions (chair); Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence (vice chair); Education; Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Over- sight; Gubernatorial Appointments. Biography: Born August 14, 1967, in Ballwin. Educated at Westminster College (B.A., 1989); and Oak Brook College of Law and Government Policy (J.D. program). Married Dr. Gina Gentry, 1990. They have two daughters, Lyda and Lily, and a son Jack. He is a small business owner. Member: Ballwin Baptist Church; several Chambers of Commerce; Delta Tau Delta Fraternity; Mo. chair, Nat’l. Republican Legislators Assn.; American Legislative Exchange Council; Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force. Awards: Taxpayer Watchdog of the Year, 1995; Legislator of the Year, 1996 by the Alliance for Animal Legislation; 2001 Voice of Mo. Business, Associated Industries of Missouri; 2003 “Home Town Hero”, Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. Elected to the House: 1994–98. Elected to the Senate: 2000. Republican.

District 8 MATT BARTLE Capitol office: Room 434; phone (573) 751-1464. Home address: 1600 N.E. Jade St., Lee’s Summit 64086. Senate committees: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence (chair); Commerce and Environment; Education; Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans’ Affairs and Elections; Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations. Biography: Born February 20, 1965, in Columbia. Attended Hickman High School. Earned degrees from University of Missouri– Columbia (B.A., economics), and from Northwestern University, Chicago (J.D.). He and his wife, Annette, have two children: Mack and Betsy. He is a lawyer. Member: Phi Beta Kappa; Mystical Seven; Mortar Board; Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce; First Baptist Church, where he teaches a young adult Sunday school class and has served as Chair of Deacons. Former editor of the Northwestern University Law Review. Former member of the Board of Directors for Southwest Enterprises, a work- shop for the developmentally disabled. Elected to the House: 1998–2000. Elected to the Senate: 2002. Republican.

District 9 MARY GROVES BLAND Capitol office: Room 334; phone (573) 751-2770. District address: 1734 E. 63rd St., Ste. 448, Kansas City 64110. Senate committees: Aging, Families, Mental and Public Health; Ap- propriations; Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans’ Affairs and Elections; Gubernatorial Appointments. Biography: Born in Kansas City. Educated at Ottawa Univ., Penn Valley and Pioneer colleges. Mother of four: Pamela, Rodney, Craig and Arletha. A freelance community, personnel consultant. Member: Freedom, Inc., pres. and past chair; Town Fork Creek Neighborhood Assn.; Niles Home for Children; Mo. Legislative Black Caucus Foundation; U.S. Commission on Civil Rights; Mo. Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, currently President; SE Neighborhood Coali- tion; St. James Paseo United Methodist Church; Honorary Chair, Minority Health Advisory Committee. Awards: Blacks in Govern- ment, 1980; Jefferson Comm. Service; Mo. Black Leadership Assn.; Outstanding Black Women, Role Model for Youth; Outstanding Women; Tony Boyland, Outstanding Legislator; Soaring Eagle. Elected to the House: 1980–98. Elected to the Senate: 1998 (special election) and 2000. Democrat. 136 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 10 CHARLES WHEELER Capitol office: Room 425; phone (573) 751-2788. District address: 4320 Wornall Rd., Kansas City 64111. Senate committees: Aging, Families, Mental and Public Health; Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources; Economic Development, Tourism and Local Government; Judicial and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence. Biography: Born 1926, in Kansas City. Graduate of Kansas University (M.D., 1950); University of Missouri–Kansas City (J.D., 1959). Married, wife Marjorie. Served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force Medical Corps. Director of Laboratories at Kansas City General Hospital, 1957–64, director of Wheeler Medical Laboratories, 1964–2001. Mayor of Kansas City 1971–79. Currently director, Laboratories at Samuel Rogers Health Clinic. Serves as chair, Fairness in Construction Committee; board of directors, MAST Ambulance. Elected to the Senate: 2002. Democrat.

District 11 RONNIE DePASCO Capitol office: Room 321; phone (573) 751-3074. Senate committees: Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations; Transportation. Biography: Born March 19, 1943, in Kansas City. Deceased May 24, 2003. Educated at Maple Woods Junior College and Rockhurst College. Survived by his wife Martha and his three children; Carrie, Kelly and Kacie. Member: Catholic Church; Mo. Peace Officers Association, board; Advisory Council for Blindsight; Jackson County Industrial Development Authority, past vice president; Knights of Columbus; Moose Lodge; Eagles; Sons of Columbus; UNICO; Optimist; Northeast Chamber of Commerce. Awards: 1993 Mo. Columbian of the Year; 1995 Mo. Deputy Sheriff’s Association; 1996 Mo. Chamber of Commerce; 1997 Outstanding Senator of the Year, Mo. Police Chief’s Association; 1998 Freedom of Road Riders; Senator of the Year, 1999, Mo. Association of Trial Attorneys; 2000 American Legion Department of Mo. Legislative; 2003 Kansas City Police Department Service. Served as Senate Majority Floor Leader 1998–2000; Assistant Minority Floor Leader, 2001–02. Elected to House 1976–90. Elected to the Senate: 1992–2000. Democrat.

District 12 DAVID KLINDT Capitol office: Room 331; phone (573) 751-1415. Home address: 32559 E. 280th Ave., Bethany 64424. Senate committees: Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources (chair); Administration; Commerce and Environment; Pensions and General Laws; Small Business, Insurance and Indus- trial Relations. Biography: Majority Caucus Whip. Born June 9, 1950, in Bethany. Graduated from South Harrison High School (1968). A farmer and rancher. Member: First Baptist Church; Nat’l. Red Angus Assn., former bd. member; Mo. Farm Bureau; and the Nat’l. Rifle Assn. Awards: Friend of Agriculture, 1998, 2000, Mo. Farm Bureau; Distinguished Service, Red Angus Assn.; Personality of the Year; Meritorious and Dedicated Service; Grassland Farmer 2001; Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District; Distinguished Legislative, 2000; Legislative, Soil and Water Conservation Society, 2001; Mo. Community College Assn. Recognized for contributions to the Justice System, by Mo. Bar Assn. and Mo. Supreme Ct. Elected to the House: 1997 (special election) 1998–2000. Elected to the Senate: 2001 (special election); 2002. Republican. STATE SENATORS 137

District 13 WAYNE GOODE Capitol office: Room 333; phone (573) 751-2420. Home address: 7231 Winchester Dr., St. Louis 63121. Senate committees: Appropriations; Commerce and Environment; Education; Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight; Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence and Transportation. Biography: Born August 1937. Graduate of University of Missouri–Columbia (B.S., banking, finance). Married Jane B. Goode. They have two children, Peter III and Jennifer. Member: Governing board of several civic and not-for-profit organizations including; Missouri Historical Society; L-A-D Foundation; Ozark Natural Resources Foundation; Trailnet, Inc. Previously served on board of trustees of the St. Louis Art Museum; executive committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures; Dean’s Council of the University of Missouri–Columbia School of Business and Public Administration. Member: Audubon Society; Wilderness Society; Focus St. Louis; Missouri Coalition for the Environment; Citizens for Missouri’s Children; Sierra Club, St. Louis Economic Conversion Project. Awards: Municipal League Service; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awareness Committee Appreciation; Recognition for Support of law enforcement, Missouri Police Chiefs’ Association; Outstanding Legislator, Missouri Association of Public Employees; 1980 Globe Democrat Award; First Annual “Friends of Education”, Missouri Chapter of the National Education Association; V.I.P. Award, Advertising Club; Conservation Legislator of the Year, Missouri Conservation Federation; Meritorious Service, St. Louis Industrial Relations Association; Distinguished Service, Missouri Association for Children with Learning Disabilities; Outstanding Contribution in Improving Mental Health Care, Missouri Mental Health Association; Recognition as one of the Ten Best Legislators, St. Louis Magazine; Recognition for Special Contribution for the Field of Counseling and Guidance, St. Louis Personnel and Guidance Association; Distinguished Service, St. Louis League of Chambers of Commerce; included among Best and Brightest, Columbia Daily Tribune; 1979 Alumni Award, University of Missouri–St. Louis; 1979 Alumni Award, University of Missouri–Columbia; Recognition Award, Missouri Vocational Association; Recognition for Helping to Ensure Quality Nursing Home Care, Missouri Health Care Association; Legislative Leadership, Department of Mental Health; Appreciation for Outstanding Efforts to Improve the Administration of Justice, Missouri Bar Association; Chancellor’s Medalion for Distinguished Service, University of Missouri–St. Louis. Elected to the House: 1962–82. Elected to the Senate: 1984–2002. Democrat.

District 14 RITA HEARD DAYS Capitol office: Room 421; phone (573) 751-4106. Home address: 3083 Bellerive Dr., St. Louis 63121. Senate committees: Education; Financial and Governmental Organization, Veteran’s Affairs and Elections; Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations; Transportation. Biography: Born October 16, 1950, in Minden, La. Educated at Lincoln University. She has three children: Elliott, Natalie and Evelyn. Member: New Sunny Mount Church; Advisory Board Member, Juvenile Minority Overrepresentation Project; University of Missouri–St. Louis, Social Work Department; board member, Friends of Greenwood Cemetery; Jobs with Justice; Center for Human Origin & Cultural Diversity; Commission on the Future of Higher Education; Women Legislators of Missouri; Missouri Legislative Black Caucus; People for Public Schools; Hazelwood 1st; Juvenile Justice Advisory Group; Normandy Township Democratic Club; Kiwanis Club; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Elected to the House: 1993 (special election), 1994–2000. Served as House Majority Whip. Elected to the Senate: 2002. Democrat. 138 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 15 MICHAEL R. GIBBONS Capitol office: Room 221; phone (573) 751-2853. District office address: 148 W. Adams, Kirkwood 63122. Senate committees: Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics (chair); Administration (vice chair); Gubernatorial Appointments (vice chair). Biography: Majority Floor Leader. Born March 24, 1959, in Kirkwood. Graduate of Westminster College (B.A., 1981); St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 1984). Married Elizabeth S. Weddell on January 30, 1988. They have two children, Danny and Meredith. He is an attorney at law. Member: Grace Episcopal Church; Kirkwood Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis and Historical Society; Bonhomme Township Republican Club; Citizens for Modern Transit, director; Edgewood Children’s Center, director. Elected to Kirkwood city council, 1986, 1990. Served as deputy mayor, 1990–92. Elected to the House: 1992–98. Served as House Republican Caucus Chair, 1997–98; House Assistant Minority Leader, 1999–2000. Elected to the Senate: 2000. Republican.

District 16 SARAH STEELMAN Capitol office: Room 422; phone (573) 751-4068. District address: PO Box 1459, Rolla 65402. Senate committees: Commerce and Environment (chair); Aging, Families, Mental and Public Health; Education; Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight. Biography: Born May 3, 1958, in Jefferson City. Educated in the Jefferson City Public Schools. Graduated from University of Missouri–Columbia (B.A. in history and M.A. in economics). Married David L. Steelman in 1985 and has three children: Sam, Joe, Michael, and a stepdaughter Amanda. Served as an economist for the state, taught economics at the college level and currently is an investment broker. Member: First Christian Church of Rolla; Champions of Rolla Education (CORE); St. Patrick’s Home and School Association and Chamber of Commerce. Served on Consolidated Health Care Plan Board of Trustees and JACAR. Elected to the Senate: 1998–2002. Republican.

District 17 EDWARD E. QUICK Capitol office: Room 331-A; phone (573) 751-4524. Home address: 13004 A Hwy., Liberty 64068. Senate committees: Administration; Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight; Gubernatorial Appointments; Pensions and General Laws; Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics. Biography: Born February 16, 1935, in Rich Hill. Attended school in Higginsville. Married Jane Sokobin Pheffer. They have five children: Brent, Randy, Terri, Mark and Becky; and 14 grandchildren. Elected to the Kansas City city council, 1975, 1979 and 1983. Member: 32nd Degree Scottish Rite; Chamber of Commerce; Clay County Development Commission. Served as Majority Floor Leader, 1997–98; President Pro Tem, 1999–2000; Minority Floor Leader, 2001–02. Elected to the Senate: 1984–2000. Democrat. STATE SENATORS 139

District 18 JOHN W. CAUTHORN Capitol office: Room 426; phone (573) 751-6858. Home address: 23712 Audrain Rd. 364, Mexico 65265. Senate committees: Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight (chair); Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources (vice chair); Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations (vice chair); Transportation; Ways and Means. Biography: Born December 11, 1946, in Audrain County. Attended Missouri State Teachers College (Truman State). Married to Teresa Cauthorn. They have three children: Elizabeth, Katie, and Andrew. Served in the National Guard for six years. Member: Victory Christian Fellowship; MFA; Farm Bureau; Missouri Corn Growers Association; Missouri Cattleman’s Association, past president; Soybean Association. Elected to the Senate: 2001 (special election) and 2002. Republican.

District 19 KEN JACOB Capitol office: Room 420-A; phone (573) 751-2131. Home address: 1001 E. Walnut, Ste. 201, Columbia 65201. Senate committees: Administration; Education; Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight; Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence; Pensions and General Laws; Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics; Ways and Means. Biography: Born January 23, 1949, in St. Louis. Graduate of University of Missouri–Columbia (B.S., education); certified to teach history and economics; has master’s degrees in education, counseling and public administration; graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law (J.D., 1989). Married to Nancy Sublette. Two children, Daniel and Jessica. Former executive director of an adoles- cent treatment center in Columbia. Chaired: Committee on Higher education, 1989–94; Committee on Governmental Review, 1987–88. Member: Children’s Trust Fund, 1984–88; Columbia Board of Education, 1981–83; Missouri Bar, 1989–present. Elected to the House: 1982–94. Elected to the Senate: 1996–2000. Democrat.

District 20 DAN CLEMENS Capitol office: Room 418; phone (573) 751-4008. Home address: 358 Bluestem Rd., Marshfield 65301. Senate committees: Aging, Families, Mental and Public Health; Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources; Pensions and General Laws; Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations; Ways and Means. Biography: Born January 3, 1945, in Webster County. Educated in the Marshfield schools, he has a masters degree in Agriculture, University of Missouri–Columbia. Was elected and served in the MU Senate. He has a daughter, Kim. Owns and operates the family farm, raising cattle and row crops. He has been active in community events. Served on the Marshfield School Board, president; Soil and Water Commission, president; Agriculture Advisory Committee, president. Former Representative for the James River Partnership. Member: Baptist Church; Missouri Farmer’s Association, state corporate board member; Webster Electric Co-op Foundation Board. Elected to the Senate: 2002. Republican. 140 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 21 JAMES L. (Jim) MATHEWSON Capitol office: Room 319; phone (573) 751-4771. District address: 301 S. Ohio St., Ste. B, Sedalia 65301. Senate committees: Commerce and Environment; Economic Devel- opment, Tourism and Local Government; Financial and Govern- mental Organization, Veterans’ Affairs and Elections; Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight; Gubernatorial Appointments; Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics. Biography: Born March 16, 1938, in Warsaw. Graduate of the Warsaw schools, 1955. Attended Redding Junior College and California State University, Chico, California. Married Doris Angel, December 1964. They have five children. Owner of a broadcasting company. Served in the U.S. Army. Member: First Christian Church; 32nd Degree Mason; Scottish Rite; Shriner; Elks; Moose; Chamber of Commerce; Quail and Ducks Unlimited; Wild Turkey Federation. Elected to the House: 1974–78. Senate Majority Floor Leader, 1985–88. President Pro Tem, 1989–96. Elected to the Senate: 1980–2000. Democrat.

District 22 STEPHEN M. STOLL Capitol office: Room 429; phone (573) 751-1492. Home address: 716 Richard Ave., Festus 63028. Senate committees: Commerce and Environment; Economic Development, Tourism and Local Government; Education; Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations. Biography: Born April 3, 1947, in St. Louis. Educated at the University of Missouri–Columbia (B.A.); University of Missouri–St. Louis (M.Ed.). Married Kathleen Woods. They have four children: Laura, Amy, Andrew and Emily (deceased). He was a classroom teacher at Sacred Heart School, St. Pius X High School, Festus and Hillsboro High School. Served on active duty in U.S. Army. Member: Church of Our Lady; Festus/Crystal City Kiwanis; Knights of Columbus; American Legion; Jefferson County Democratic Club; Jefferson County Community Partnership; Jefferson County YMCA Board of Managers; Friends of the University of Missouri–Columbia Libraries and State Historical Society Library. Elected to the House: 1992–96. Served as Democratic Caucus Secretary, 2001–02. Elected to the Senate: 1998–2002. Democrat.

District 23 CHUCK GROSS Capitol office: Room 227; phone (573) 751-8635. District address: 415 N. Second, Ste. 400, St. Charles 63301. Senate committees: Appropriations (vice chair); Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans’ Affairs and Elections (vice chair); Pensions and General Laws (vice chair); Commerce and Environment; Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight. Biography: Born August 20, 1958, in St. Charles. Graduate of St. Charles High School (1976). Educated at University of Missouri– Columbia (B.S., public administration, 1981; M.S., public administration, 1982). Married to Leslie Ann Gross. They have two daughters: Megan and Madelynn. Currently Vice President of UMB Bank. Previously worked in the personnel management field with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service in Japan and Guam for eight years. He is a licensed real estate appraiser. Board member: Youth-in- Need; Bridgeway Counseling; Volunteers in Medicine Clinic; St. Charles Regional Child Assessment Center; and Discovery Expedition of St. Charles. Member: Missouri Tourism Commision. Elected to House: 1992–98. Elected to the Senate: 2000. Republican. STATE SENATORS 141

District 24 JOAN BRAY Capitol office: Room 329; phone (573) 751-2514. District address: 8420 Delmar Blvd., Ste. 502, St. Louis 63124. Senate committees: Appropriations; Transportation; Ways and Means. Biography: Born September 16, 1945, in Lubbock, Texas. Graduate of Southwestern University (B.A., English) and University of Massachusetts. (M.Ed., C.A.G.S.). Married to Carl Hoagland with sons Noel and Kolby. Former teacher in Colorado and Massachusetts. Former journalist: San Antonio Express News; St. Louis Post Dispatch, vice president, Local 49 of The Newspaper Guild; National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee; NCSL Rail Working Group, chair; Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission, chair; Women Legislators of Missouri; Flemming Fellows Leadership Institute alumnus; Governor’s Total Transportation Commission, 1997; St. Louis Forum; Leadership St. Louis alumnus. Elected to the House: 1992–2000. Elected to the Senate: 2002. Democrat.

District 25 BILL FOSTER Capitol office: Room 423; phone (573) 751-3859. Home address: 1328 County Rd. 442, Poplar Bluff 63901. Senate committees: Education (chair); Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources; Appropriations; Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans’ Affairs and Elections. Biography: Born December 23, 1946. Obtained an associate degree in industrial management from Milwaukee School of Engineering; attended the David Rankin Technical School. He and his wife, Karen, have a daughter, Karmen. He owned Brown Window Company, and was an industrial engineer and served in the National Guard. Member: First Church of God, past chair on church board where he served for 10 years; Poplar Bluff City councilman, 1977–78; Mayor Pro Tem, 1978–79; Mayor, 1979–80; Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce; Poplar Bluff Industrial Advisory Committee; Southern Christian School Board, eight years. Served in the House of Representatives, 1993–99. Elected to the Senate: 2000. Republican.

District 26 JOHN E. GRIESHEIMER Capitol office: Room 226; phone (573) 751-3678. Home address: 33 Oxford Dr., Washington 63090. Senate committees: Commerce and Environment (vice chair); Economic Development, Tourism and Local Government (vice chair); Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources; Transportation; Ways and Means. Biography: Born July 19, 1952, in St. Clair. Graduate of East Central College in Union (A.A.S.). Married to Rita Maune. They have three children: Sean, Aaron and Michelle. Member: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church; Washington Lions Club; 4th Degree Knights of Columbus; Washington Elks BPO Lodge 1559. Elected Washington city councilman, 1982–88; Franklin County commissioner, 1989–92. Awards: St. Louis Optometric Society; Missouri State Medical Assn.; Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association; Missouri Fire Service Alliance; Friend of Agriculture, 1996, 1998, 2000 and 2002; Missouri Rural Water Association; Missouri Municipal League; Missouri County Collectors Association; East Central College–Outstanding Alumni, 2003. Elected to the House: 1992–2000. Elected to the Senate: 2002. Republican. 142 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 27 PETER D. KINDER Capitol office: Room 326; phone (573) 751-2455. Home address: 635 N.W. End Blvd., Cape Girardeau 63701. Senate committees: Administration (chair); Gubernatorial Appoint- ments (chair); Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence; Pen- sions and General Laws; Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics. Biography: President Pro Tem. Born and raised in Cape Girardeau. Attended Cape Girardeau public schools, Southeast Missouri State University and University of Missouri–Columbia. Graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, 1979; admit- ted to the Missouri Bar in 1980. He is an Associate Publisher of the Southeast Missourian. Campaign manager and legislative staffer for the late Congressman Bill Emerson. Member: LaCroix Methodist Church; Beta Theta Pi social fraternity; Missouri Farm Bureau; Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce; Lions; Southeast Missouri Port Authority; United Way; Nature Conservancy; American Cancer Society; Boy Scouts of America. Elected to the Senate: 1992–2000. Republican.

District 28 DELBERT LEE SCOTT Capitol office: Room 431; phone (573) 751-8793. District address: PO Box 147, Lowry City 64763. Senate committees: Pensions and General Laws (chair); Transportation (vice chair); Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources; Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans’ Affairs and Elections; Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations. Biography: Born Sept. 9, 1949, in Clinton. Educated at Kansas City College and Bible School; Southwest Mo. State Univ. (B.S., education). Married to Donna Marie Kramer. They have three children: Todd, Timothy and Tiffany. He is in the home furnishings business. Member: Church of God (Holiness). Served as: president, Lowry City Chamber of Commerce; Lowry City Alderman, alternate delegate Nat’l. Republican Convention, 2000. Awards: Sprit of Enterprise, Mo. Chamber of Commerce; Voice of Mo., Associated Industries of Mo.; Guardian of Small Business, NFIB; Friend of Agriculture, Mo. Farm Bureau. Elected to the House: 1985 (special election), 1986–2000. House Minority Leader, 1997-2000. Elected to the Senate: 2002. Republican.

District 29 DOYLE CHILDERS Capitol office: Room 225; phone (573) 751-2058. Home address: PO Box 127, Reeds Spring 65737. Senate committees: Economic Development, Tourism and Local Government (chair); Appropriations; Education; Gubernatorial Ap- pointments. Biography: Born November, 1944, on the family farm near Ironton, he is a fifth generation Missourian. Attended Arcadia Valley High School; graduate of College of the Ozarks; graduate work at Southwest Missouri State University. Married to Sue Goller. Served four and one-half years in the Peace Corps, Central America. A former chemistry and physics teacher, background includes farming, timber and drill rigs. He is also involved in housing construction. Member: Baptist Church and various civic organizations. Elected to the House: 1982–94. Elected to the Senate: 1996–2000. Republican. STATE SENATORS 143

District 30 NORMA CHAMPION Capitol office: Room 220; phone (573) 751-2583. Home address: 3609 S. Broadway, Springfield 65807. Senate committees: Aging, Families, Mental and Public Health (vice chair); Appropriations; Economic Development, Tourism, and Local Government. Biography: Graduate of Southwest Missouri State University (M.A. communications); University of Oklahoma (Ph.D., educational communications technology); post-graduate work, University of London, Netherland Broadcasting System. Professor, Broadcasting and Communication Theory, Evangel University; writer, producer and host of Children’s Hour, 1957-1986. Member: Springfield City Council, 1987-92; Berean University, board chair; Boys and Girls Town of Missouri Board; Global University Board; Commission for Christian Education; Missouri Film Commission; Midwestern Higher Education Commission. Listed in: Who’s Who Among American Women, International Business and Professional Women, American Politics, American Entertainment. Elected to the House: 1992-2000. Elected to the Senate: 2002. Republican.

District 31 HAROLD L. CASKEY Capitol office: Room 320; phone (573) 751-4116. District address: PO Box 45, Butler 64730. Senate committees: Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources; Education; Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurispru- dence; Ways and Means. Biography: Born January 3, 1938, in Bates County. Graduated with honors from Central Missouri State University and University of Missouri–Columbia (A.B., J.D., Order of the Coif). Married Kay Head, October 26, 1974. They have a son, Kyle. Senator Caskey is an attorney at law. Served as Bates County prosecuting attorney. Member: First Baptist Church, Butler. Named University of Missouri School of Law Alumnus of the Year, 1999, and is namesake for the Harold Caskey Freedom Award from the Missouri Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Elected to the Senate: 1976–2000. Served as Senate Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Senate Majority Caucus Chair, Senate Majority Floor Leader and Minority Caucus Chair. Democrat.

District 32 GARY NODLER Capitol office: Room 433; phone (573) 751-2306. Home address: 308 Morgan Ct., Joplin 64801. Senate committees: Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight (vice chair); Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics (vice chair); Appropriations; Economic Development, Tourism and Local Government; Transportation. Biography: Raised in Neosho. Attended Crowder College, graduate of Missouri Southern State College, 1972 (B.A., political science). Married to Joncee Edwards. They have one son, Justin and one granddaughter, Rachel. Served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. Served as Congressman Gene Taylor’s district staff director, 1973–88. First State Bank of Monett, board of directors, 1993–97. Regional Administrator for the S.B.A., 1989–92; Rural Economic Policy Working Group of the White House Economic Policy Council, 1991–92; Missouri Congressional delegation staff, 1997–2000. Member: First United Methodist Church; American Legion; NRA.; Farm Bureau; Rotary Club. Outstanding Young Men in America, 1985. Elected to the Senate: 2002. Republican. 144 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 33 JOHN T. RUSSELL Capitol office: Room 416; phone (573) 751-4166. Home address: PO Box 93, Lebanon 65536. Senate committees: Appropriations (chair); Gubernatorial Appoint- ments; Transportation. Biography: Born September 22, 1931, in Lebanon. Educated at Lebanon High School and Drury College. Married Margaret Ann Carr, December 29, 1951. They have three children: Doug, Jeanette and Melissa. He was formerly associated with Detroit Tool Companies. Served in the U.S. Air Force, Korea, 3625th Radar Squadron. Received honorary doctorate, Southwest Baptist College, 1979. Member: First Baptist Church, Lebanon; Lebanon Kiwanis Club; American Legion; Masonic Lodge 83; Scottish Rite; Abou Ben Adhem Shrine; Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System, board of trustees. Elected to the House: 1962–74. Served as House Minority Floor Leader, 1971–72. Elected to the Senate: 1976–2000. Republican.

District 34 CHARLES W. SHIELDS Capitol office: Room 419; phone (573) 751-9476. Home address: 47 S.E. Erin Ct., St. Joseph 64507. Senate committees: Aging, Families, Mental and Public Health (chair); Education (vice chair); Appropriations; Commerce and Environment. Biography: Born July 25, 1959, in Kansas City. Graduate of University of Missouri–Columbia (B.S.B.A., marketing; Masters, business administration). Married to Brenda Kay Brandt. They have two sons, Brandt and Bryce. Project coordinator for Heartland Health System. Member: Brookdale Presbyterian Church; Mid- Buchanan R-V Board of Education, president 2002–03; Eastside Lions, past president; Pony Express Boy Scouts Council; Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 216; Tribe of Mic-O-Say; United Way application committee; Northwest Missouri AHEC Board Member: Moila Shrine Temple; Buchanan County Republican Club; Republican Central Committee, committeeman, Center Township; Missouri Cultural Trust Board; Missouri Commission on the Future of Higher Education; Missouri National Guard Association, associate member. Elected to the House: 1990–2000. House Minority Whip, 1996–2002. Elected to the Senate: 2002. Republican. STATE SENATORIAL DISTRICTS 145

Missouri’s Senatorial Districts

St. Louis City/County Worth Putnam Atchison Harrison Schuyler Scotland Nodaway Mercer Clark 13 Gentry 12 Sullivan Adair Knox Holt Andrew Grundy Lewis Daviess 14 DeKalb Linn Macon Livingston Shelby Marion 24 7 5 Caldwell 4 Buchanan Clinton Carroll 15 Chariton 18 Ralls Randolph Monroe Platte Ray Pike 34 Clay 21 1 Audrain Saline Howard St. Charles Lafayette Lincoln Jackson 19 23 17 Boone Cooper Callaway Montgomery Warren Johnson Pettis Cass 2 Moniteau St. Louis City Henry Cole St. Louis County Morgan Osage 26 31 28 Benton Gasconade Franklin 6 Jefferson 22

Bates Maries Miller 16 Washington Ste. Genevieve Camden St. Clair Crawford Hickory St. Francois Vernon Pulaski Phelps 3 Cedar Iron 27 Perry Polk Dallas Laclede Dent Barton Reynolds Madison Dade Texas Greene Webster Jasper Cape Girardeau Wright Bollinger 20 33 Shannon Wayne 32 Lawrence Scott Douglas Carter Newton Christian Stoddard Mississippi 29 Howell Butler McDonald Taney Ozark Oregon Ripley Barry Stone 25

New Madrid

30 Dunklin Pemiscot

Jackson County

State Senatorial Districts State senatorial districts as established by the Missouri Appellate Apportionment Commission and filed with the Secretary of State, December 13, 2001.

District Description or boundary Population 1 Parts of St. Louis County and St. Louis City ...... 168,244 2 Counties of Lincoln and St. Charles (part of) ...... 161,225 3 Parts of Carter, Iron, Jefferson (part of), Reynolds, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Washington ...... 159,100 4 Part of St. Louis City ...... 160,422 146 OFFICIAL MANUAL

5 Part of St. Louis City ...... 159,414 6 Counties of Callaway, Cole, Miller, Moniteau and Morgan ...... 169,863 7 Part of St. Louis County ...... 163,682 8 Part of Jackson County ...... 165,981 9 Part of Jackson County ...... 163,399 10 Part of Jackson County ...... 162,972 11 Part of Jackson County ...... 162,528 12 Counties of Andrew, Atchison, Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Sullivan and Worth ...... 165,559 13 Part of St. Louis County ...... 164,485 14 Part of St. Louis County ...... 163,678 15 Part of St. Louis County ...... 168,591 16 Counties of Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Montgomery, Osage, Phelps and Pulaski . . . . 168,164 17 Part of Clay County ...... 164,170 18 Counties of Adair, Audrain, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Schuyler, Scotland and Shelby ...... 159,853 19 Counties of Boone and Randolph ...... 160,117 20 Counties of Christian, Douglas, Greene (part of), Webster ...... 169,277 21 Counties of Carroll, Chariton, Clay (part of), Cooper, Howard, Lafayette, Macon, Ray and Saline ...... 161,273 22 Part of Jefferson County ...... 159,153 23 Part of St. Charles County ...... 161,602 24 Part of St. Louis County ...... 167,387 25 Counties of Butler, Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Ripley, Stoddard and Wayne ...... 170,302 26 Counties of Franklin, St. Louis County (part of) and Warren ...... 166,933 27 Counties of Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Mississippi, Perry and Scott ...... 164,503 28 Counties of Barton, Benton, Cedar, Dallas, Henry, Hickory, Pettis, Polk and St. Clair ...... 166,099 29 Counties of Barry, Lawrence, McDonald, Ozark, Stone and Taney ...... 168,798 30 Part of Greene County ...... 169,528 31 Counties of Bates, Cass, Johnson and Vernon ...... 167,457 32 Counties of Dade, Jasper and Newton ...... 165,245 33 Counties of Camden, Howell, Laclede, Oregon, Shannon, Texas and Wright ...... 166,428 34 Counties of Buchanan and Platte ...... 159,779 STATE REPRESENTATIVES 147

Missouri House of Representatives CATHERINE HANAWAY ROD JETTON House of Representatives Officers Speaker, Missouri House of Speaker Pro Tem, Missouri Representatives House of Representatives Catherine Hanaway, Speaker Rod Jetton, Speaker Pro Tem Jason Crowell, Majority Floor Leader Mark Wright, Assistant Majority Floor Leader Chuck Portwood, Majority Caucus Chair Annie Reinhart, Majority Caucus Secretary Chuck Purgason, Majority Whip Mark Abel, Minority Floor Leader Bill Ransdall, Assistant Minority Floor Leader Russ Carnahan, Minority Caucus Chair Terry Young, Minority Caucus Secretary Rick Johnson, Minority Whip Stephen S. Davis, Chief Clerk JASON CROWELL MARK ABEL Ralph Robinett, Sergeant-at-Arms Majority Floor Leader Minority Floor Leader Missouri House of Missouri House of Father David Buescher, Chaplain Representatives Representatives Rev. James Earl Jackson, Chaplain Goodman; Liese; Lipke; Luetkemeyer; Muckler; Committees of the House 2003 Salva; Smith (118); Spreng; Sutherland; Villa; Administration and Accounts: Miller, chair; Yates; Young Morris, vice chair; Behnen; Cooper (120); Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Cunningham (145); Davis (122); Hampton; Social Services: Purgason, chair; Holand, vice Haywood; McKenna; Reinhart; Richard; Salva; chair; Bean; Brooks; Campbell; Cooper (155); Sander; Wagner Curls; Donnelly; El-Amin; Johnson (61); May; Agriculture: Myers, chair; Sander, vice chair; Page; Phillips; Portwood; Reinhart; Schaaf; Barnitz; Bean; Black; Bringer; Davis (122); Skaggs; Stefanick; Stevenson; Wilson (25) Guest; Hampton; Harris (110); Hobbs; Kelly Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections: (36); Kelly (144); King; Mayer; Merideth; Moore; Moore, chair; Engler, vice chair; Adams; Bruns; Munzlinger; Quinn; Seigfreid; Shoemyer; Cooper (120); Crawford; Hubbard; Hunter; Kelly Townley; Whorton; Witte (36); Kelly (144); Sander; Vogt; Ward; Wildberger Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Re- Appropriations–Transportation and Economic sources: Quinn, chair; Hobbs, vice chair; Development: Black, chair; Ervin, vice chair; Bringer; Darrough; Guest; Harris (110); Henke; Behnen; Bland; Boykins; Cunningham (145); King; Kuessner; Lager; Munzlinger; Myers; Dempsey; Dethrow; Icet; Jones; Kratky; Meiners; Sager; Schlottach; Townley; Viebrock; Whorton; Richard; Smith (14); Taylor; Walsh; Yaeger; Witte Zweifel Appropriations–Education: Fares, chair; Budget: Bearden, chair; Lager, vice chair; Wallace, vice chair; Baker; Bishop; Burnett; Barnitz; Black; Boykins; Campbell; Crawford; Corcoran; Cunningham (86); Graham; Harris Fares; Fraser; Graham; Holand; Icet; Johnson (23); Haywood; Hoskins; Kingery; LeVota; (61); Lowe; Merideth; Moore; Myers; Purgason; Morris; Nieves; Pearce; Rector; Rupp; Quinn; Reinhart; Roark; Shoemyer; Stevenson; Schoemehl; Walker; Wilson (119); Wright Walton; Wilson (25); Wilson (42) Appropriations–General Administration: Roark, Children and Families: Phillips, chair; chair; Lembke, vice chair; Deeken; Dougherty; Stevenson, vice chair; Davis (19); Donnelly; 148 OFFICIAL MANUAL

STEPHEN S. DAVIS JOAN BRANSON CHARLES (Chuck) CAISLEY MISTY SUTHERLAND Chief Clerk Assistant Chief Clerk Chief of Staff Director Office of the Speaker Legislation

TERRI GEORGE PATTIE PARRIS RALPH ROBINETT FATHER DAVID BUESCHER Legislator Assistant Executive Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Chaplain to the Speaker to the Speaker

Dougherty; Ervin; Fraser; Hobbs; Holand; Meiners; Stefanick; Reinhart; Walker; Wright; Young Communications Energy and Technology: Rector, chair; Emery, vice chair; Angst; Bivins; Bough; Byrd; Donnelly; Dusenberg; George; Graham; Green; Hilgemann; Hunter; LeVota; Lowe; Miller; Schlottach; Viebrock; Walsh; Willoughby; Wilson (130) Conservation and Natural Resources: Townley, chair; Dethrow, vice chair; Bough; Brown; Hobbs; Lawson; Liese; May; Merideth; REVEREND JAMES EARL JACKSON Munzlinger; Myers; Quinn; Sager; Seigfreid; Chaplain Self; Ward; Whorton; Willoughby; Wilson (119); Witte Fraser; Harris (23); Haywood; Lembke; May; Moore; Parker; Schoemehl; Walton; Wilson Corrections and State Institutions: Kelly (144), (130); Wilson (42); Young chair; Guest, vice chair; Black; Bruns; Hampton; Harris (110); Hubbard; Johnson (47); Quinn; Elections: May, chair; Deeken, vice chair; Rector; Thompson; Townley; Ward; Wildberger Dougherty; Hoskins; Icet; King; Seigfreid; Selby; Crime Prevention and Public Safety: Mayer, Viebrock; Wagner; Wasson; Yates chair; Nieves, vice chair; Adams; Bringer; Bruns; Ethics: Crowell, chair; Thompson, vice chair; Corcoran; Dixon; Dusenberg; Goodman; Byrd; Daus; Hampton; Hanaway; Pratt; Villa Johnson (90); Jolly; Kelly (36); Kelly (144); Financial Services: Luetkemeyer, chair; Parker, Kuessner; Lipke; Sander; St. Onge; Wilson (42) vice chair; Brooks; Daus; Dixon; Engler; Jolly; Education: Cunningham (86), chair; Baker, vice Liese; Morris; Pearce; Richard; Roark; Rupp; chair; Behnen; Bivins; Bough; Brooks; Corcoran; Self; Skaggs; Spreng; Vogt; Wagner; Ward; Davis (122); Dusenberg; El-Amin; Ervin; Fares; Wilson (119) STATE REPRESENTATIVES 149

Health Care Policy: Holand, chair; Stefanick, Luetkemeyer; Pearce; Purgason; Ransdall; vice chair; Bland; Carnahan; Cooper (155); Viebrock; Villa Henke; Harris (23); Kingery; Morris; Page; Pratt; Senior Security: Portwood, chair; Schneider, Schaaf; Selby; Threlkeld vice chair; Bean; Brooks; Carnahan; Donnelly; Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs: Engler; Luetkemeyer; Muckler; Salva; Schlottach; Shoemaker, chair; Cooper (155), vice chair; Skaggs; Spreng; Sutherland; Threlkeld; Wilson Angst; Avery; Bough; Brown; Carnahan; Jackson; (130); Wood; Yaeger LeVota; Ruestman; Salva; Schoemehl; Self; Smith (14); Vogt; Walsh; Wildberger; Witte Small Business: St. Onge, chair; Angst, vice Job Creation and Economic Development: chair; Adams; Baker; Bland; Cunningham (145); Dempsey, chair; Pearce, vice chair; Adams; Darrough; Davis (19); Dougherty; Fares; Nieves; Barnitz; Bringer; Corcoran; Curls; Dixon; El- Parker; Seigfreid; Skaggs; Wasson; Zweifel Amin; Emery; Hoskins; Jackson; Kratky; Lembke; Tax Policy: Cooper (120), chair; Sutherland, vice Richard; Schneider; Shoemaker; Taylor; chair; Baker; Bland; Campbell; Darrough; Davis Thompson; Wood (19); Goodman; Hilgemann; Icet; Lipke; Sager; Judiciary: Byrd, chair; Pratt, vice chair; Bishop; Shoemaker; Smith (118); St. Onge; Walker; Burnett; Carnahan; Goodman; Harris (23); Wilson (25); Zweifel Jetton; Johnson (61); Johnson (90); Lipke; Mayer; Tourism and Cultural Affairs: Marsh, chair; Ruestman; Stevenson; Viebrock; Vogt; Willoughby; Yates Taylor, vice chair; Bruns; Cooper (155); Curls; Deeken; El-Amin; Fares; Jackson; Kuessner; Local Government: Johnson (47), chair; Brown, McKenna; Meiners; Reinhart; Selby; Villa; vice chair; Angst; Boykins; Curls; Daus; Davis Wallace; Walton; Wood (19); Dethrow; Emery; Engler; George; Jolly; Phillips; Salva; Schneider; Villa; Wagner; Wasson Transportation and Motor Vehicles: Crawford, Professional Registration and Licensing: chair; Schlottach, vice chair; Avery; Bishop; Behnen, chair; Schaaf, vice chair; Avery; Black; Daus; Dusenberg; Engler; Green; Henke; Dougherty; Holand; Jones; Kratky; Lager; Page; Hilgemann; Jones; Kingery; Kuessner; Lager; Portwood; Ruestman; Schoemehl; Shoemyer; McKenna; Rector; Smith (14); Threlkeld; Young Stefanick; Wasson; Yaeger Workforce Development and Workplace Safety: Retirement: Smith (118), chair; Rupp, vice chair; Hunter, chair; Wilson (130), vice chair; Bivins; Bean; Bland; Bough; Davis (122); Dempsey; Burnett; Cunningham (86); George; Harris (23); Haywood; Kelly (36); King; Muckler; Threlkeld Hubbard; Johnson (47); Johnson (90); Lowe; Rules: Crowell, chair; Wright, vice chair; Abel; Luetkemeyer; Phillips; Smith (118); Wallace; Goodman; Johnson (61); Johnson (90); Walsh 150 OFFICIAL MANUAL

Alphabetical list of State Representatives, 2003

Name District Name District Abel, Mark C. (D) ...... 103 Henke, Wayne J. (D) ...... 11 Adams, Ray (D) ...... 101 Hilgemann, Robert (D) ...... 64 Angst, Randy (R) ...... 146 Hobbs, Steve (R) ...... 21 Avery, Jim (R) ...... 95 Holand, Roy W. (R) ...... 135 Baker, Brian L. (R) ...... 123 Hoskins, Theodore (Ted) (D) ...... 80 Barnitz, Frank A. (D) ...... 150 Hubbard, Rodney R. (D) ...... 58 Bean, Otto Jr. (R) ...... 163 Hunter, Steve (R) ...... 127 Bearden, Carl (R) ...... 16 Icet, Allen (R) ...... 84 Behnen, Robert J. (Bob) (R) ...... 2 Jackson, Jack (R) ...... 89 Bishop, Dan (D) ...... 38 Jetton, Rod (R) ...... 156 Bivins, Walter R. (Walt) (R) ...... 97 Johnson, Bob (R) ...... 47 Black, Lanie G. III (R) ...... 161 Johnson, Connie (LaJoyce) (D) ...... 61 Bland, Craig C. (D) ...... 43 Johnson, Rick (D) ...... 90 Bough, Jerry (R) ...... 142 Jolly, Cathy (D) ...... 45 Boykins, Amber (Holly) (D) ...... 60 Jones, Robin Wright (D) ...... 63 Bringer, Rachel (D) ...... 6 Kelly, Gary (D) ...... 36 Brooks, Sharon Sanders (D) ...... 37 Kelly, Van (R) ...... 144 Brown, Jason (R) ...... 30 King, Jerry R. (R) ...... 125 Bruns, Mark J. (R) ...... 113 Kingery, Gayle (R) ...... 154 Burnett, John Patrick (D) ...... 40 Kratky, Fred (D) ...... 65 Byrd, Richard G. (R) ...... 94 Kuessner, J.C. (John) (D) ...... 152 Campbell, Marsha (D) ...... 39 Lager, Brad (R) ...... 4 Carnahan, Russ (D) ...... 59 Lawson, Maurice (D) ...... 29 Cooper, Shannon (R) ...... 120 Lembke, Jim (R) ...... 85 Cooper, Wayne (R) ...... 155 LeVota, Paul (D) ...... 52 Corcoran, Michael George (D) ...... 77 Liese, Albert Joseph (D) ...... 79 Crawford, Larry (R) ...... 117 Lipke, Scott A. (R) ...... 157 Crowell, Jason (R) ...... 158 Lowe, Jenée (D) ...... 44 Cunningham, Jane (R) ...... 86 Luetkemeyer, Blaine (R) ...... 115 Cunningham, Mike (R) ...... 145 Marsh, B.J. (R) ...... 136 Curls, Melba J. (D) ...... 41 May, Bob (R) ...... 149 Darrough, Bruce (D) ...... 75 Mayer, Robert (Rob) (R) ...... 159 Daus, Michael S. (D) ...... 67 McKenna, Ryan (D) ...... 102 Davis, Cynthia (R) ...... 19 Meiners, Kate (D) ...... 46 Davis, Dahlman J. (D.J.) (D) ...... 122 Miller, Ronnie (R) ...... 133 Deeken, Bill (R) ...... 114 Moore, Danielle (Danie) (R) ...... 20 Dempsey, Tom (R) ...... 18 Morris, Larry (R) ...... 138 Dethrow, Mike (R) ...... 153 Muckler, Matt (D) ...... 70 Dixon, Bob (R) ...... 140 Munzlinger, Brian (R) ...... 1 Donnelly, Margaret T. (D) ...... 73 Myers, Peter C. Sr. (R) ...... 160 Dougherty, Curt (D) ...... 53 Nieves, Brian D. (R) ...... 98 Dusenberg, Gary (R) ...... 54 Page, Sam (D) ...... 82 El-Amin, Yaphett (D) ...... 57 Parker, Sherman (R) ...... 12 Emery, Ed (R) ...... 126 Pearce, David (R) ...... 121 Engler, Kevin P. (R) ...... 106 Phillips, Susan (R) ...... 32 Ervin, Doug (R) ...... 35 Portwood, Charles R. (R) ...... 92 Fares, Kathlyn (R) ...... 91 Pratt, Bryan (R) ...... 55 Fraser, Barbara Wall (D) ...... 83 Purgason, Chuck (R) ...... 151 George, Thomas E. (D) ...... 74 Quinn, John (R) ...... 7 Goodman, Jack (R) ...... 132 Ransdall, Bill L. (D) ...... 148 Graham, Chuck (D) ...... 24 Rector, Rex (R) ...... 124 Green, Thomas S. (D) ...... 15 Reinhart, Annie (R) ...... 34 Guest, Jim (R) ...... 5 Richard, Ronald F. (R) ...... 129 Hampton, Mark (D) ...... 147 Roark, Brad (R) ...... 139 Hanaway, Catherine L. (R) ...... 87 Ruestman, Marilyn (R) ...... 131 Harris, Belinda (D) ...... 110 Rupp, Scott T. (R) ...... 13 Harris, Jeff (D) ...... 23 Sager, Mike (D) ...... 48 Haywood, Esther (D) ...... 71 Salva, Ray (D) ...... 51 STATE REPRESENTATIVES 151

Name District Name District Sander, Therese (R) ...... 22 Wallace, Maynard (R) ...... 143 Schaaf, Rob (R) ...... 28 Walsh, Gina (D) ...... 69 Schlottach, Charles (R) ...... 111 Walton, Juanita Head (D) ...... 81 Schneider, Vicki (R) ...... 17 Ward, Dan (D) ...... 107 Schoemehl, Sue (D) ...... 100 Wasson, Jay (R) ...... 141 Seigfreid, Jim (D) ...... 26 Whorton, J.M. (Jim) (D) ...... 3 Selby, Harold R. (D) ...... 105 Self, Tom (R) ...... 116 Wildberger, Ed (D) ...... 27 Shoemaker, Christopher L. (R) ...... 8 Willoughby, Philip (D) ...... 33 Shoemyer, Wes (D) ...... 9 Wilson, Kevin (R) ...... 130 Skaggs, Trent (D) ...... 31 Wilson, Larry (R) ...... 119 Smith, Joe (R) ...... 14 Wilson, Vicky Riback (D) ...... 25 Smith, Todd (R) ...... 118 Wilson, Yvonne S. (D) ...... 42 Spreng, Michael J. (D) ...... 76 Witte, Terry L. (D) ...... 10 St. Onge, Neal (R) ...... 88 Wood, Dennis F. (R) ...... 62 Stefanick, Jodi A. (R) ...... 93 Wright, Mark (R) ...... 137 Stevenson, Bryan P. (R) ...... 128 Yaeger, Patricia M. (D) ...... 96 Sutherland, Mike (R) ...... 99 Yates, Brian (R) ...... 56 Taylor, Larry Gene (R) ...... 68 Young, Terry (D) ...... 49 Thompson, Betty L. (D) ...... 72 Zweifel, Clint (D) ...... 78 Threlkeld, Kevin (R) ...... 109 Townley, Merrill M. (R) ...... 112 Viebrock, Jim (R) ...... 134 Number of Representatives ...... 163 Villa, Thomas A. (D) ...... 108 Republicans ...... 90 Vogt, Michael (D) ...... 66 Democrats ...... 72 Wagner, Wes (D) ...... 104 Vacancies ...... 2 Walker, Vicki (D) ...... 50 Terms Expire ...... January 2005 152 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 1 BRIAN MUNZLINGER Capitol office: Room 411-A; phone (573) 751-7985. Home address: 15255 200th Ave., Williamstown 63473. House committees: Agriculture; Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Resources; Conservation and Natural Resources. Biography: Born April 24, 1956, in Quincy, Illinois Graduated from University of Missouri–Columbia with a bachelor of science in general agriculture and a teaching certificate in agriculture, 1978. He and his wife, Michele, have two children, Clint and Lea. He is a farmer. Member: Bunker Hill Christian Church; Missouri Farm Bureau; Missouri Corn Growers Association; Missouri Soybean Association; Missouri Cattlemen’s Association; Missouri Chamber of Commerce; NFIB; University of Missouri Alumni Association; advisory board, University of Missouri–Greenley Research Center; board of directors, Northeast Missouri Grain Processors Co-op (ethanol plant); and a 4-H shooting sports smallbore rifle instructor. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 2 ROBERT J. (Bob) BEHNEN Capitol office: Room 303-A; phone (573) 751-0224. Home address: 911 E. Patterson, Kirksville 63501. House committees: Professional Registration and Licensing (chair); Administration and Accounts; Appropriations–Transportation and Economic Development; Education. Biography: Born May 8, 1966, in St. Louis. Educated at Lindbergh High School (1984); Truman State University (B.A., 1991); William Woods University (M.B.A., 1996). Achieved the rank of Sergeant (E-5) in the U.S. Army (1984–87) and served with the 1st Cavalry Division and the V Corps Inspector General. Married to Michele McGuire. Fluent in German and owns a small business conducting German genealogy research. Member: Missouri Arts Council Cultural Trust Board; Missouri Humanities Council, bd. member; Kirksville Chamber of Commerce, past pres.; Kirksville R-III School Foundation, pres.; Kirksville Rotary Club, past secretary; Knights of Columbus, past trustee; Adair Co. Historical Society; Adair Co. Family YMCA, former bd. member; Thousand Hills Bass Club; National Wild Turkey Federation; Ducks Unlimited. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Republican.

District 3 J.M. (Jim) WHORTON Capitol office: Room 105-D; phone (573) 751-1649. Home address: PO Box 11, Trenton 64683. House committees: Agriculture; Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Resources; Conservation and Natural Resources. Biography: Born in Southwestern Grundy County. Graduated from Trenton High School, attended Trenton Junior College (NCMC) where he was elected Student Body President. Graduate of Missouri University, (B.S., agriculture), post graduate work in agriculture economics, adult education and human relations at University of Missouri and University of Minnesota. He and his wife, Beverly, are owners of an Auto Sales Business in Trenton. Served 9 years with the USANG and Reserves. Member: Wesley United Methodist Church; Trenton Masonic Lodge #111; Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity; Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce; National Rifle Assn.; American Legion; Elks Lodge; Missouri and Grundy County Farm Bureaus. Served on various other civic and community organization boards/committees. Elected to the House: August 7, 2001 (special election); 2002. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 153

District 4 BRAD LAGER Capitol office: Room 201B-A; phone (573) 751-9465. District office address: 723 Windsor Ave., Maryville 64468. House committees: Budget (vice chair); Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Resources; Professional Registration and Licensing; Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born July 20, 1975, in Maryville. Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer management systems from Northwest Missouri State University, 1997. Small business owner. Member: Missouri Farm Bureau; St. Gregory’s Catholic Church; the Rural Cellular Association’s Board of Directors; and past member, Maryville City Council. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 5 JIM GUEST Capitol office: Room 400C-C; phone (573) 751-0246. Home address: 210 N. Second St., King City 64463. House committees: Corrections and State Institutions (vice chair); Agriculture; Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Resources. Biography: Born May 20, 1940, in King City. A 1958 graduate of King City R-1 High School, he received a B.S., mechanical engineering, 1962 and a master’s in engineering management, 1970, both from the University of Missouri–Rolla. He and his wife, Sharron, reside in King City. They have two children, Kevin and Traci, and two grandchildren. He is a farmer and small business owner. Previously worked as an aerospace engineer, in California and St. Louis, 1962–74. Member: Star Chapel United Methodist Church; King City and Albany Chambers of Commerce; Missouri Cattlemen’s Association; Missouri Farm Bureau and Missouri Pork Association. A representative for Missouri on the National Pork Producer Council. Awards: A.C. Burrows from the AMEC and Master Pork Producer from Missouri Pork Association. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 6 RACHEL BRINGER Capitol office: Room 116A-2; phone (573) 751-9818. Home address: 504 S. Main, Palmyra 63461. House committees: Agriculture; Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Resources; Crime Prevention and Public Safety; Job Creation and Economic Development. Biography: Deputy Minority Whip. Born September 19, 1971. Attended University of Missouri–Columbia (B.A., English, 1992) (J.D., 1995). She is an attorney in private practice in Palmyra. Formerly served as assistant prosecutor in Marion County, 2000–02. Served as law clerk for Judge Reinhard with the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, 1995–97. Member: South Union Baptist Church in Maywood; Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, Hannibal LaGrange College; Board of Directors, American Red Cross; Palmyra Kiwanis; and Palmyra Chamber of Commerce. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat. 154 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 7 JOHN QUINN Capitol office: Room 401-A; phone (573) 751-2917. District office address: 10485 LIV 511, Chillicothe 64601. House committees: Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Re- sources (chair); Agriculture; Budget; Conservation and Natural Re- sources; Corrections and State Institutions. Biography: Born Sept. 8, 1950, in Marceline. A 1968 graduate of St. Joseph Academy, he attended NW Mo. State and MU. He and wife, Mary, have four daughters and a son-in-law: Karen and Chedric, Rebecca, Marcy and Molly. One grandson, Quinton. Self-employed farmer, 30 years. Member: Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus; Farm Bureau, past co. pres.; Livingston Co. Soil and Water Bd., past chair; Golden Triangle Ethanol of Craig, bd. member; Mo. Corn Growers Assn., bd. member; Show-Me Quality Grain; Young Farmers; Chamber of Commerce; Ducks Unlimited; Freedom of the Road Riders; NRA; Mo. Soybean Assn. Awards: 2002 Farm Bureau of Agric.; Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce, 1998 Agric. Appreciation; 1997 Nat’l. Corn Growers Assn. contest winner and 1993 Livingston Co. Farm Family. Elected to the House, 2001 (special election); 2002. Republican.

District 8 CHRISTOPHER L. SHOEMAKER Capitol office: Room 412-B; phone (573) 751-2629. District address: 510 N. Missouri, Macon 63552. House committees: Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs (chair); Job Creation and Economic Development; Tax Policy. Biography: Born November 21, 1958, in Macon. Education: Truman State University (B.A., 1982); seeking M.B.A. from William Woods, 2004; honor graduate from Chanute Air Force Technical School; and earned an applied science degree in Production Management. Awarded an Accommodation Medal from the U.S. Air Force, 1986. He and his wife, Tammy, have three children, Justin, Austin and Amanda. He is a member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Macon. Elected to the House: November 2001 (special election) and 2002. Republican.

District 9 WES SHOEMYER Capitol office: Room 105-C; phone (573) 751-7852. Home address: 16350 Monroe Rd. 184, Clarence 63437. House committees: Agriculture; Budget; Professional Registration and Licensing. Biography: Born March 30, 1961, in Hannibal. Graduate of South Shelby County R-IV High School. Attended University of Missouri–Columbia. Married to Cheryl Allen, October 10, 1980. They have four children: Wendy, Laura, Amy, and Andrew. Owns and operates a family farm in Monroe County. Attends Oak Grove Baptist Church. Member: National Farmers Organization; Missouri Farmers Union; Institute for Rural America; Monroe County Farm Bureau, NEMO Grain Processors; Shelbina Lodge 228 AF and AM; Monroe County Democratic Club. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 155

District 10 TERRY L. WITTE Capitol office: Room 115-J; phone (573) 751-9614. District address: 46232 Hwy. V, Vandalia 63382. House committees: Agriculture; Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Resources; Conservation and Natural Resources; Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs. Biography: Deputy Minority Whip. Born September 28, 1952, in Montgomery City. Served in the U.S. Army, 1972–74 (Awarded Joint Service Commendation Medal). Attended University of Missouri–Columbia (B.S., education, 1977); University of Missouri–Columbia School of Law (J.D., 1980). Married to Linda, they have two sons, Jonathan and Aaron. He is an attorney, with his own law firm in Vandalia. Member: Vandalia United Methodist Church; Vandalia Rotary Club; Quail Unlimited; NRA. Active in many civic and community activities. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 11 WAYNE J. HENKE Capitol office: Room 116-1; phone (573) 751-9459. Home address: 514 Bridgeway Dr., Troy 63379. House committees: Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Re- sources; Health Care Policy; Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born May 30, 1941, in Chesterfield. A graduate of Lincoln County R-IV High School, he received a B.S. in education from University of Missouri–Columbia. He is married to the former Dottie Prinster. They have nine children: Ted, Ben, Russ, Dustin, Charles, Howard, Barry, Shelly and Sarah. A retired farmer, he coached sports and taught high school for 10 years. Was elected Lincoln County Assessor in 1986 and served on the Silex R-1 School Board. Member: Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus; Farm Bureau; Lincoln County Fair Board, chair, 1978; Lincoln County Memorial Hospital Advisory Board, chair, 1995; Lincoln County Democratic Club. Honored with a spot on Winfield’s R-IV Wall of Fame and the St. Charles County Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 12 SHERMAN PARKER Capitol office: Room 130D-A; phone (573) 751-2176. Home Address: 352 Mason Ridge, St. Charles 63304. House committees: Financial Services (vice chair); Education; Small Business. Biography: Born August 28, 1971. Earned his B.A. in North and South American History and Political Science at the University of Vermont, 1994. During his junior year he attended the St. Louis University in Madrid, Spain. Also served as field representative for both Senators Bond and Ashcroft, coordinating local media relations and representing the senators in the St. Louis metropolitan area and 17 counties in Northeast Missouri. From 1999-2001, he served as then-Congressman Jim Talent’s special assistant, communicating to constituents the congressman’s policies and positions on a broad range of issues in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Also served as special assistant for the Talent for Senate Campaign in 2002. Member: St. Peter’s A.M.E. Church; Missouri Young Republicans; and Executive Board of the St. Charles County Boys and Girls Club. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. 156 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 13 SCOTT T. RUPP Capitol office: Room 304-B; phone (573) 751-1282. Home address: 409 Wildflower Ridge Ct., Wentzville 63385. House committees: Retirement (vice chair); Appropriations–Educa- tion; Financial Services. Biography: Born October 17, 1973, in Peoria, Ill. Graduate of Duchesne High School, St. Charles, he earned his B.A. in political science from the University of Missouri–Columbia, 1995. He and his wife, Natalie, have a daughter, Noelle. Owner of an educational consulting company, Educational Funding and Financial Aid Specialists. Also a registered investment advisor, he owns Rupp and Associates advisory firm. Member: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus; Missouri Right to Life; Chamber of Commerce; NFIB; NRA; St. Charles County Pachyderm Club; Young Republicans. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 14 JOE SMITH Capitol office: Room 413-B; phone (573) 751-2250. Home address: 1200 Sweeping Oaks Dr., St. Charles 63304. House committees: Appropriations–Transportation and Economic Development; Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs; Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born in St. Louis County. Graduate of St. Charles County Community College (A.A., 1998); Lindenwood University (cum laude, 2000). Married Kimberley Collins, November 16, 2002, in Washington, D.C. Employed as a driver for United Parcel Service for 1 the past 11 /2 years. Member: St. Joseph Catholic Church; St. Charles County Pachyderms; St. Charles County Young Republicans; St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce; and Proud Helper of the Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service Adopt-A-Family Program. Member of the Transportation Development Commission. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 15 THOMAS S. GREEN Capitol office: Room 102B-A; phone (573) 751-6560. Home address: 2340 Eagle Forest Dr., St. Charles 63303. House committees: Communications, Energy and Technology; Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born in St. Louis. Resides in St. Charles with his wife, Sheila. They have two daughters, Kristina and Sarah. Graduate of Rosary High School; B.A. in accounting and business administration, University of Missouri–St. Louis, 1988. Prior to his election, he was employed in the accounting and electrical industries. Member: St. Robert Belarmine Catholic Church. He is the grandson of Rep. Thomas Walsh who previously served in the House, 1944–72. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 157

District 16 CARL BEARDEN Capitol office: Room 306; phone (573) 751-2949. Home address: 3300 Woodsview Ct., St. Charles 63303. House committee: Budget (chair). Biography: Born January 18, 1956. Graduate of Southern Illinois University–Carbondale (B.S., industrial technology). Married Deborah Lynn Wood, 1974. They have two children, Amber and Allison. Served 6 years in the U.S. Air Force. He owns and operates a consulting company. Member: First Baptist Church, Harvester; Charter Member of House Veterans’ Caucus; St. Peters Chamber of Commerce; St. Charles County Pachyderms; Republican National Committee; American Legislative Exchange Council–Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force; Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineering; Board of Director, Discovery Expedition of St. Charles. Was recipient of the National Republican Legislators Association 2002 Freshman of the Year award. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Republican.

District 17 VICKI SCHNEIDER Capitol address: Room 406-B; phone (573) 751-2433. Home address: 429 N. Main St., O’Fallon 63366. House committees: Senior Security (vice chair); Job Creation and Economic Development; Local Government. Biography: Born August 12, 1957, in St. Louis. Graduated from Ft. Zumwalt High School, O’Fallon, and attended St. Mary’s College, O’Fallon. She and her husband, Michael, have two children, Andrea and Brad, and a grandson, Shane. She is president of Schneider Custom Homes, which she and her husband founded in 1975, and president of Schneider Properties. Member: Custom Builders Guild; Home Builders Association; St. Charles Board of Realtors; Judevine Center for Autism; Leukemia Society; Committee for Parkinson’s Disease; Cancer Society; Boy’s and Girl’s Club; St. Louis Ambassadors; O’Fallon Community Foundation. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 18 TOM DEMPSEY Capitol office: Room 313-3; phone (573) 751-1141. Home address: 3103 Buckskin Path, St. Charles 63301. House committees: Job Creation and Economic Development (chair); Appropriations–Transportation and Economic Development; Retirement. Biography: Born May 8, 1967, in St. Charles. Graduate of DeSmet Jesuit High School and Rockhurst University (B.S., political science, 1989). He and his wife, Molly, have three children: Meaghan, Abby, and Jack. He is general manager of The Columns, a banquet and conference center. He is a former member of the St. Charles City Council. Member: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; St. Charles and St. Peter’s Chambers of Commerce; St. Charles Rotary; St. Charles Crimestoppers; Catholic Business Professional Organization; and board member of D.A.R.E., St. Charles. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Serves on the Special Committee on General Laws and Special Committee on Urban Issues. Republican. 158 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 19 CYNTHIA DAVIS Capitol office: Room 130D-C; phone (573) 751-9768. Home address: 1008 Hwy. K, O’Fallon 63366. House committees: Children and Families; Local Government; Small Business; Tax Policy. Biography: Born November 23, 1959, in Chicago, Ill. Graduate of Needham High School in Needham, Massachusetts, attended Nyack College in Nyack, N.Y. Married Bernie Davis in 1980. They have seven children. They moved to Missouri in 1984 and opened the Back to Basics Christian Bookstore in 1989. She was appointed chair of the Legislative Committee of the O’Fallon Business Association, was elected to the O’Fallon Board of Aldermen in 1994, serving as president of the Board in 1995, she was elected to five consecutive terms. Member: Liberty Christian Church; Con- cerned Women for America; First Capitol Federation of Republican Women; O’Fallon Business Association; and St. Charles County Pachyderm Club. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 20 DANIELLE (Danie) MOORE Capitol address: Room 200-B; phone (573) 751-5226. Home address: PO Box 713, Fulton 65251. House committees: Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections (chair); Agriculture; Budget; Education. Biography: Born June 24, 1946, in Paris, France. Graduate of Elsberry High School and Central Methodist College (B.A., French and English, 1968). Married to Lisle H. Moore Jr. They have two children: Melinda Ann Henry, and Lisle H. Moore III. Member: St. Peter’s Catholic Church; Callaway Co. Ecumenical Ministries; NAACP; Holts Summit Rotary; Nat’l. Order of Women Legislators; Mo. Federation of Republican Women; Callaway Co. Federated Republican Women; Callaway Co. Pachyderm, board; Nat’l. Assn. of Sportsmen Legislators; NRA; VFW Post 2657 Auxiliary; Callaway Farm Bureau; Kingdom of Callaway Retired Teachers Assn.; Fulton Area Development Corps, board; Delta Kappa Gamma Society International; Mo. Literacy Assn., board; Callaway Co. Red Cross Exec. Advisory Board; Mo. State Teachers Assn. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Republican.

District 21 STEVE HOBBS Capitol office: Room 206-C; phone (573) 751-9458. Home address: 26638 Hwy. KK, Mexico 65265. House committees: Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Re- souces (vice chair); Agriculture; Children and Families; Conservation and Natural Resources. Biography: Born February 5, 1960, in Mexico. Graduate of Mexico (Mo.) High School. He and his wife, Carolyn, have two daughters, Shelby and Kelsay. He is president of Hobbs Farms, Inc. Member: Rush Hill Community Church; Audrain Co. Bd. of Mo. Farm Bureau, sec./treas.; Beef Advisory Council, chair and resolutions bd. member; Mexico MFA Oil Bd.; extension council representative for Mexico MFA Exchange Bd.; Monroe Co. Water Bd.; Audrain Co. director since 1996; Mo. Beef Industry Council since 2000; Consolidated Electric, grassroots lobbyist; Soybean Assn.; Children’s Therapy and Early Education School Parent’s Club. Former McMillan School PTA, co-president; Audrain Co. Cattlemen’s Assn., pres. Deputy Majority Whip, 2002. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 159

District 22 THERESE SANDER Capitol office: Room 407-A; phone (573) 751-6566. Home address: 2457 County Rd. 1330, Moberly 65270. House committees: Agriculture (vice chair); Administration and Accounts; Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections; Crime Pre- vention and Public Safety. Biography: Born November 22, 1948, in Columbia. Graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1970 from the University of Missouri–St. Louis with a B.S. in elementary education. She and her husband, Ted, have four adult daughters: Tamara Copple, Kathleen Basi, Andrea Williamson, and Cecelia Sander. She and her husband, Ted, are livestock and row crop farmers in Randolph County. Member: St. Pius X Catholic Church; Randolph County Farm Bureau; Missouri Cattleman’s Association; Missouri Pork Producers; Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce; Missouri State Teachers Assn.; Missouri Right to Life. She was appointed to the Missouri Rural Economic Development Council and to the Council of State Governments’ Agriculture and Rural Policy Task Force for 2003–04. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 23 JEFF HARRIS Capitol office: Room 116-2; phone (573) 751-9753. Home address: PO Box 7214, Columbia 65205. House committees: Appropriations–Education; Education; Health Care Policy; Judiciary; Workforce Development and Workplace Safety. Biography: Chief Deputy Minority Whip. Born October 7, 1964, in Columbia. Graduate of Vanderbilt Univerity (B.A., Magna Cum Laude, 1987) and Cornell Law School (J.D., 1991). Former member of the Board of Editors of Cornell Law Review. Married to Katherine. He is an attorney. Recipient of 2003 “Super Kewp” Hickman High School Alumni Award. Member: Governor’s Commission on the Future of Higher Education. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 24 CHUCK GRAHAM Capitol office: Room 302-1; phone (573) 751-2162. Home address: 102 W. Green Meadows, Columbia 65203. House committees: Appropriations–Education; Budget; Commun- ications, Energy and Technology. Biography: Born February 24, 1965, in St. Louis. Graduate of Univ. of Ill. (B.S., journalism, 1987). Member: Governor’s Council on Disability; Mo. Protection and Advocacy Services, bd.; Habitat for Humanity; College of Human Environmental Sciences, advisory bd.; Southern Boone Jaycees; Columbia Elks #594; Muleskinners. Awards: Univ. of Mo. Human Rights and Diversity, 2000; Disabled Citizens Alliance for Independence, 2000; Norma Robb Out- standing Young Democrat, 1999; elected Official of the Year– Services for Independent Living, 1997, 1998 & 2002; Nat’l. Easter Seals Outstanding Advocate, 2002; Nat’l. Education Assn. A+, 1998; Distinguished Legislator, 2001–Mo. Community College Assn.; 2001 Legislative Mo. Assn. for Career & Technical Education; Distinguished Service, 2002–College of Human Environmental Sciences Alumni Organization, Univ. of Mo.–Columbia. Elected: 1996–2002. Democrat. 160 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 25 VICKY RIBACK WILSON Capitol office: Room 106-A; phone (573) 751-1169. Home address: 3201 Blackberry Ln., Columbia 65201. House committees: Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Budget; Tax Policy. Biography: Born 1946, in Columbia. University of Pennsylvania (B.A., English); University of Missouri–Columbia (M.Ed.). Married with two children. Peace Corps volunteer in Uganda. Taught Head Start, high school and college classes. Community arts administrator. University of Missouri System statewide leadership educator for youth and adults. Member: Congregation Beth Shalom; Columbia Chamber of Commerce; Advisory Boards for Habitat for Humanity; Friends of Peace Studies; MU College of Education, Dept. of Human Development and Family Studies, and School of Health Professions. Serves: Children’s Services Commission, chair; Children’s Trust Fund; and Missouri Investment Trust. Has received awards for work for social justice and diversity, mental health, the arts, education, women, and children. Elected to the House: 1996–2002. Democrat.

District 26 JIM SEIGFREID Capitol office: Room 201-B; phone (573) 751-2204. Home address: 1005 E. Mitchell, Marshall 65340. House committees: Agriculture; Conservation and Natural Re- sources; Elections; Small Business. Biography: Born September 22, 1945, in Warrensburg. Educated at Warrensburg High School and Central Missouri State University (B.S., business administration, 1972). Married to Nancy Ann Seigfreid. They have two sons, Travis and Matthew. He served in the U.S. Navy. His family has owned a grocery store since 1976. Member: First Christian Church, Marshall; Marshall Chamber of Commerce; Optimist Club; Saline County Unit, American Cancer Society. Elected to the House: 1996–2002. Democrat.

District 27 ED WILDBERGER Capitol office: Room 105-I; phone (573) 751-9755. District address: 2414 Dewey St., St. Joseph 64505. House committees: Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections; Corrections and State Institutions; Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs. Biography: Born August 13, 1949, in St. Joseph. A 1968 graduate of Lafayette High School, he attended Johnson County Community College. He and his wife, Connie Ann, have a daughter, Michelle Leader, and two grandsons. Served as St. Joseph Fire Department battalion chief, 29 years, and St. Joseph’s emergency management director, 1991–2002. He is a Christian. Member: Missouri Western State College Business Advisory Board; Pony Express Baseball–Eagle League; Free Mason; Moila Shrine Temple Charity Lodge; IAFF Local #77; Missouri State Council of Firefighters. Named City of St. Joseph employee of the year, for leadership in the city’s response to the “Flood of 1993”. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 161

District 28 ROB SCHAAF Capitol office: Room 400C-A; phone (573) 751-2183. Home address: 516 Pinewood, St. Joseph 64506. House committees: Professional Registration and Licensing (vice chair); Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Health Care Policy. Biography: Born January 4, 1957, in St. Louis. Attended St. Joseph Central High School. Graduate of Missouri Western State College (B.S., mathematics), and St. Louis University School of Medicine (M.D.). Married Deborah Schoenlaub, October 1, 1983. They have two children, Robert and Renee. He is a family physician in St. Joseph. He is a Christian. Member: Buchanan County Medical Society, past president; Missouri State Medical Association, counselor; Missouri State Medical Foundation Board; Heartland Regional Medical Center Department of Family Practice, past chair; Missouri Pilot’s Association; Farm Bureau; St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 29 MAURICE LAWSON Capitol office: Room 203-C; phone (573) 751-9460. Home address: 3709 Christie Ln., St. Joseph 64504. House committees: Conservation and Natural Resources. Biography: Born April 30, 1938, in St. Joseph. Attended Benton High School, St. Joseph Junior College and Aviation School. He is licensed as a private pilot with a multi-engine rating. Married to Bonnie Sue Lawson. Formerly engaged in farming, agri–business and the small business sector. Prior to his election, he served in the Marine Corps and as a Buchanan County deputy sheriff. Member: Kirschner Com- munity Church; South Side Progressive Club; South Side Lions Club; South Side Festival Committee; American Legion. Selected in 1995 as Volunteer of the Year by United Way of St. Joseph for work in the juvenile mentoring program. Elected to the House: 1996–2002. Democrat.

District 30 JASON R. BROWN Capitol office: Room 235; phone (573) 751-6593. Home address: 305 Paxton St., Platte City 64079. House committees: Local Government (vice chair); Conservation and Natural Resources; Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs; Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Biography: Born July 22, 1970. Earned a B.S. in government from Northwest Missouri State University, 1993; Masters in Public Administration from Drake University, 1994. He and his wife Rachelle have two children, Alayna and Caleb. He is a small business owner. Served as public works director of Platte City from 1998–2001. A veteran, serving in the military since 1989, currently serving in the United States Army Reserve as a civil affairs specialist. He is a deacon at the First Christian Church of Platte City. Life member of VFW Post #4055. Currently the Platte City representative on the Mid-America Regional Council of Government (MARC), Solid Waste District Committee. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. 162 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 31 TRENT SKAGGS Capitol office: Room 101-H; phone (573) 751-2199. Home address: 2401 Fayette, North Kansas City 64116. House committees: Appropriations–Health; Financial Services; Senior Security; Small Business. Biography: Born June 7, 1973, in North Kansas City. Graduate of North Kansas City High School; B.A. in government and a minor in economics, Northwest Missouri State University; masters, public administration-healthcare, University of Missouri–Kansas City. Married Amanda Corn, October 11, 1997. They have a daughter, Ella. He is a partner in Hospital Management Consulting, LLC, since 2000. Member: First Baptist Church of North Kansas City; board member, Concerned Care; North Kansas City’s Tax Increment Finance Committee, Business Council and Breakfast Club; Northland Chamber; former co-chair, Young Friends of the Northland; committee member, Democratic Central Committee. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 32 SUSAN PHILLIPS Capitol office: Room 313-2; phone (573) 751-2071. Home address: 7713 Lucerne Ct., Kansas City 64151. House Committees: Children and Families (chair); Appropriations– Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Local Government; Workforce Development and Workplace Safety. Biography: Born June 18, 1949, in Burlington, Colo. Graduate of Burlington High School; attended Atlantic Airline School and Maple Woods Community College. Married to Keith Phillips, they have three children: Chris, Hannah and Asher. Co-founder of a family building maintenance company in Kansas City. A volunteer and mentor with Synergy Services. Member: Riverside and Northland Chambers of Commerce; River of Life Church; National Federation of Independent Business, Platte Co. Women’s Exchange; Platte Re- publican Assn.; Platte Co. Federation of Republican Women. Currently serves as Missouri chair, American Legislative Exchange Council and Missouri Legislative Sponsor of TeenPact. Serves on the General Laws Special Committee. Elected to the House: (special election) 1999 and 2000–02. Republican.

District 33 PHILIP WILLOUGHBY Capitol office: Room 103B-B; phone (573) 751-6600. Home address: 6302 N. Bales, Gladstone 64119. House committees: Communications; Conservation and Natural Re- sources; Judiciary. Biography: Born August 30, 1961, in St. Louis. Graduate of Smith- Cotton H.S. School, Sedalia, 1979; attended State Fair Community College; William Jewell College, B.A., 1983; Master of Divinity, 1986, and Doctor of Ministry, 1991, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, KC North; J.D., Univ. of Mo.–KC School of Law, 1995. Married Judy Howland, 1987; one daughter, Logan. An attorney with Gunn, Shank, and Stover; pastor at Gracemor Christian Church. Member: Northland Regional and Gladstone Area Chambers of Commerce; Clay Co. Economic Development Corp.; Northland Redevelopment Partners advisory bd.; Clay Co. Bar Assn.; Northland Ministerial Alliance. Former member: North KC School Bd. Appointed to Child Protection Center Advisory Council; elected United Way bd. member. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 163

District 34 ANNIE REINHART Capitol office: Room 402; phone (573) 751-1218. Home address: 617 Lancelot, Liberty 64068. House committees: Administration and Accounts; Appropriations– Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Budget; Children and Families; Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Biography: Majority Caucus Secretary. Born October 29, in Mobile, Ala. Graduate of Pine Bluff High School, Pine Bluff, Ark.; also attended The Brown School of Business. Married to Mike Reinhart, she has four children: Angie, Darren, Elana and David. Formerly a pharmacy technician, book and music buyer, office manager and executive secretary. Member: River of Life Church; Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce; former member, Liberty Symphony Board; Missouri Federated Republican Women; Soroptimist International Club, former member. Awards: Bishop Award, 1993, for excellence in leadership; Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture, 1998, 2000 and 2002; Women of Tribute, 1998. Elected vice president, Republican freshman class; outstanding freshman, Republican award for work in managed care. Elected to the House: 1996–2002. Republican.

District 35 DOUG ERVIN Capitol office: Room 408-A; phone (573) 751-2238. Home address: 19223 N.E. 172nd St., Holt 64048. House committees: Appropriations–Transporation and Economic Development (vice chair); Children and Families; Education. Biography: Born November 7, 1966. A 1985 graduate of Kearney High School, he received degrees in mathematics and business administration from William Jewell College, 1988. He and his wife, Traci, have three children, Kayla, Kristen and Kasey. An owner of a wildlife damage management business currently, he was a senior engineering manager for Cerner Corporation previously. Member: Frist Baptist Church, Deacon; Kearney and Smithville Chambers of Commerce; Missouri Farm Bureau; Nehemiah Center board of directors. He is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. Serves on the Administration and Accounts Committee and the Special Committee on Urban Affairs. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 36 GARY KELLY Capitol office: Room 101-J; phone (573) 751-9757. District address: 38105 W. 136th St., Richmond 64085. House committees: Agriculture; Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections; Crime Prevention and Public Safety; Retirement. Biography: Born June 23, 1962, in Cameron. Graduate of Hamilton Penney High School, received a B.S. in broadcasting and film from Central Missouri State University. He also attended Asbury Theological Seminary. He is currently POST certified, 10-year veteran police officer, former ambulance attendant and student pastor. His hobbies include songwriting and drawing. He is single. Member: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Ray County Coalition Against Underage Drinking: Investigator with the Rural Missouri Major Case Squad and Missouri Film Commission. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Democrat. 164 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 37 SHARON SANDERS BROOKS Capitol office: Room 101-E; phone (573) 751-1309. District office: 1601 E. 18th St., Ste. 320-C, Kansas City 64108. House committees: Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Education; Financial Services; Senior Security. Biography: Born July 17, Lynchburg, Va. Attended Francis L. Cardozo High School and Bennett College, receiving a B.A. in journalism from American University in 1983. She is an historical consultant, and former civil rights investigator, investigating employment and fair housing discrimination complaints in Kansas City. Member: St. James United Methodist Church; Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, Inc. (ASALH); Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Women Legislators of Missouri, vice president. Elected to the House: 2000 (special election) and 2002. Democrat.

District 38 DAN BISHOP Capitol office: Room 109-G; phone (573) 751-5282. Home address: 10130 N. Montgall Ave., Kansas City 64155. House committees: Appropriations–Education; Judiciary; Transpor- tation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born January 31, 1969, in East Branch, N.Y. Earned his B.A. in political science, Magna Cum Laude, Westminster College, 1991 and his juris doctor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1995. He and his wife, Leslie, have two sons, Ben and Luke. He is an attorney. He served as past mayor and councilman for the City of Gladstone, and was a legislative intern for state Representative Joe Bock. Member: Tenth Church of Christ, Scientist; Gladstone Rotary Club, past president; Northland Regional and Gladstone Area Chambers of Commerce; Clay County Democratic Central Committee; Assistance League of Kansas City, advisory board member; Native Sons of Kansas City; Northland Democrat Club; Regional Transit Alliance, board member; Clay County Bar Association. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 39 MARSHA CAMPBELL Capitol office: Room 203; phone (573) 751-4485. Home address: 6318 Morningside Dr., Kansas City 64113. House committees: Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Budget; Tax Policy. Biography: Born February 13, 1946, in Princeton, N.J. Educated at University of Missouri–Columbia (B.S., business and public administration); University of Missouri–Kansas City (masters, political science). Member of Country Club United Methodist Church. Serves on board of directors of, Missouri Women’s Council, and Crittenton; Advisory Committees for Kansas City Free Health Clinic and Kansas City Child Protection Center. Former president, WDAF-TV Love Fund and Missouri Association for Social Welfare. Elected to the House: 1996–2002. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 165

District 40 JOHN PATRICK BURNETT Capitol office: Room 105-J; phone (573) 751-3310. Home address: 3418 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City 64123. House committees: Appropriations–Education; Judiciary; Workforce Development and Workplace Safety. Biography: Received B.A. and Juris Doctor degrees from the Univ. of Missouri–Kansas City. He and his wife, Ingrid Pedersen, have three children, Sean, Elizabeth and Nicole. He served in the U.S. Army, 1966–68, serving in Vietnam and in the Tet Offensive, January 1968. He is an attorney. Member: St. Anthony’s Catholic Church; Kansas City Bar; Missouri Bar Association; Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Knights of Columbus; Kansas City Bicycle Club; Runner’s Edge of Kansas City; Scarrit Renaissance Neighborhood Association. Served two terms on the Jackson County Legislature. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 41 MELBA J. CURLS Capitol office: Room 115-D; phone (573) 751-3158. Home address: 3832 Myrtle, Kansas City 64128. House committees: Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Job Creation and Economic Development; Local Government; Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Biography: Born Oct. 3, in Kansas City, Kan. Attended Univ. of Mo.–Columbia. Married to former State Senator Phil B. Curls. She has four children: Phillip II, Michael Jay, Monica Joy, Louis B., and four grandchildren. Formerly served: Bd., Nat’l. Kidney Foundation; Bd. of Directors Catholic Charities of Kansas City/St. Joseph. Member: St. Louis Catholic Church; Bd. of Directors, DeLaSalle Education Center; Friends of Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center; United Minority Media Assn. (charter member); Life Member NAACP; Ex officio member, Kansas City City Health Commission; Freedom Inc. Bd. of Directors; Black Agenda Group; sec., Mo. Legislative Black Caucus. Hosted for- eign exchange students in AFS Program; delegate to Democratic Nat’l. Conventions, New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Elected to the House: August 3, 1999 (special election); 2000–02. Democrat.

District 42 YVONNE S. WILSON Capitol office: Room 115-B; phone (573) 751-9758. Home address: 4609 Paseo, No. 108, Kansas City 64130. House committees: Budget; Crime Prevention and Public Safety; Education. Biography: Born March 22, 1929, in Kansas City. Educated at Lincoln Univ. (B.A., elem. educ., 1950); UMKC (M.A., sociology, 1971; educational spec. degree, school admin., 1976); honorary doctorate in Humanities, Lincoln Univ., 1991. Married to Jim B. Wilson; three children and eight grandchildren. Served 35 years, school dist. of K.C. as teacher, principal and Dir. of Elem. Ed. Helped spearhead construction/dedication (1981), of Spirit of Freedom Fountain. Member: Sister Cities Assn. bd. of dir.; City of Fountains bd. of dir.; Lincoln Univ. bd. of curators (1993–99); Jackson Co. Dem. Committeewoman 16th Ward. Awards: Mo. Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Gwen B. Giles Public Service; Kansas City Globe’s 100 (three time recipient); Black Archives of Mid-America Citizen Achievement; Lincoln Univ. Nat’l. Alumni Assn. Distinguished Alumni; NAFEO Distinguished Alumni. Elected to the House: August 1999 (special election); 2000–02. Democrat. 166 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 43 CRAIG C. BLAND Capitol office: Room 105-F; phone (573) 751-2124. Home address: 1642 Bushman Dr., Kansas City 64110. House committees: Appropriations–Transporation and Economic Development; Health Care Policy; Retirement; Small Business; Tax Policy. Biography: A lifelong resident of Kansas City. Educated at Lincoln University and DeVry Institute. He has three children: twin sons, Joshua and Jeremiah and a daughter, Brooke. Served sixteen years as committeeman of the 17th ward. Member: Catholic Church; UAW (23 yrs.) and Freedom, Inc. He is chair of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus. Elected to the the House: 2001 (special election) and 2002. Democrat.

District 44 JENÉE LOWE Capitol office: Room 203-A; phone (573) 751-2437. District address: PO Box 8732, Kansas City 64114-0732. House committees: Budget; Communications, Energy and Technology; Workforce Development and Workplace Safety. Biography: Born Sept. 5, 1955, in Kansas City. Graduate of Ruskin High School. Attended Avila College and Longview Community College, where she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society; and the Institute for Labor Studies. She is a pipefitter with Local Union No. 533, since 1979. Member: Helping Hand of Goodwill Industries of Kansas City, board member; Women Legislators of Missouri; Committee for County Progress, board member; Institute for Labor Studies, board member; Fifth District Women’s Democratic Club; Women’s Political Caucus. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Democrat.

District 45 CATHY JOLLY Capitol office: 103B-C; phone (573) 751-6607. Home address: 632 E. 108th St., Kansas City 64131. House committees: Crime Prevention and Public Safety; Financial Services; Local Government. Biography: Born Sept. 8, 1972 in St. Louis. Graduate of Univ. of Mo.–Columbia (B.A., political science); Univ. of Mo.–Kansas City Law School (Juris Doctorate, with distinction). Married to Scott S. Taylor. Expecting their first child Sept. 2003. She is an attorney. Former Asst. Prosecuting Atty. for Jackson Co. Member: South K.C. Citizens Crusade Against Crime; South K.C. and Grandview Chambers of Commerce; Committee for Co. Progress; Greater Kansas City Women’s Political Caucus; Red Bridge Lions Club. Attends Unity Village Chapel. Gubernatorial appointee to Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision. Awards: Kansas City Metro. Bar Assn. Young Lawyer of the Year; one of six women selected by Kansas City Star’s Women to Watch; ACT Missouri Taking Action Leadership; Greater Kansas City Women’s Political Caucus Torch. Past pres., Women Legislators of Mo. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 167

District 46 KATE MEINERS Capitol office: Room 109-D; phone (573) 751-9469. Home address: 11712 Jefferson St., Kansas City 64114. House committees: Appropriations–Transporation and Economic Development; Children and Families; Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Biography: Born December 31, 1958, in Kansas City. Attended O’Hara High School and Central Missouri State University. Married to Dan, they have two daughters, Meagan Marie and Sally Elizabeth. Employed by The Independent Magazine for five years doing special projects. A member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, she is also a member of the following organizations: Grandview Chamber of Commerce; Citizens for Good Government American Legislative Exchange Council; Women Legislators of Missouri; Sierra Club. An avid grassroots fundraiser for numerous non-profit organizations including: Helping Hands, St. James Soup Kitchen and Operation Breakthrough. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 47 BOB JOHNSON Capitol office: Room 400; phone (573) 751-1456. Home address: 1000 N.E. Remington Ct., Lee’s Summit 64086. House committees: Local Government (chair); Corrections and State Institutions. Biography: Born September 5, 1945, in Kansas City. Graduate of Central Missouri State University (B.S., economics, Masters in business). Married Susan McConnell, October 20, 1967. They have a daughter, Kristin Erika. He is a homebuilder and former educator. Member: Presbyterian Church; Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce; CMSU Alumni Association. Former member: CMSU Board of Regents; Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education; Lee’s Summit City Council. Member of the Special Committee on Urban Issues. Elected to the House: 1972–74. Elected to the Senate: 1979 (special election), 1982–1990. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 48 MIKE SAGER Capitol office: Room 101-F; phone (573) 751-7335. Home address: PO Box 578, Lee’s Summit 64063. House committees: Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Re- sources; Conservation and Natural Resources; Tax Policy. Biography: Deputy Minority Whip. Born May 3, 1965, in Kansas City. Attended Raytown South High School; Longview Community College, Lee’s Summit and Rockhurst College, Kansas City. Resides in Raytown with his wife, Diane, his two children: Jessica and Amy, and mother-in-law, Dawn. He is a small business owner. A member of Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association, the largest collegiate honor society in the world, the Harp and Shamrock; a Shaman in the tribe of Mic-O-Say; Boy Scouts of America; and many other civic and community activities. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat. 168 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 49 TERRY YOUNG Capitol office: Room 135B-A; phone (573) 751-9851. Home address: 12500 E. 40th St., Independence 64055. House committees: Appropriations–General Administration; Chil- dren and Families; Education; Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Minority Caucus Secretary. Born November 10, 1957, in Clinton. Attended Longview Community College, Lee’s Summit (A.A.); University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan., (B.S. in journalism). She has two daughters, Heather and Lindsay. Currently employed as community affairs manager for Laborers’ Employers Cooperation and Education Trust, previously employed as director of government relations for American Medical Response, and as a newspaper reporter for the Independence Examiner. She served as a Jackson County Legislator, 1999–2002 where she chaired the Health and Justice Committee; also the Little Blue Sewer District; and Bi-State Commission. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 50 VICKI WALKER Capitol office: Room 115-I; phone (573) 751-7639. Home address: 9826 James A. Reed Rd., Kansas City 64134. House committees: Approprations–Education; Children and Fami- lies; Tax Policy. Biography: Born November 4, 1951, in Manhattan, Kan. Outstanding English Major, B.A. in English literature, journalism and creative writing, University of Missouri–Kansas City; AA in interpret- ing for the deaf, Tarrant Community College, Ft. Worth, Texas; AA in liberal arts, Longview Community College, Kansas City. Resides in Kansas City with her husband, Mike, and two children, Jacob and Libby. Former environmental management commissioner. Member: former board member, Greater Kansas City Women’s Political Caucus; co-founder, trainer and board member, Missouri Women’s Leadership Coalition; Kansas City 150 Committee; 3 Trails West Council. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 51 RAY SALVA Capitol office: Room 116-5; phone (573) 751-5701. Home address: 11422 Park St., Sugar Creek 64054. House committees: Administration and Accounts; Appropriations– General Administration; Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs; Local Government; Senior Security. Biography: Born August 26, 1947, in Independence. A graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Independence, he attended Central Missouri State University. Resides in Sugar Creek with his wife, Donna. They have three children: Ray Jr.; Ann Marie Lehane and John Matthew. He is retired. Member: St. Cyril’s Catholic Church; Optimist Club; Elks Club; and Eagles Club. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 169

District 52 PAUL LeVOTA Capitol office: Room 101-I; phone (573) 751-9759. Home address: 5101 Shrank Ave., Independence 64055. House committees: Appropriations–Education; Communications; Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs. Biography: Deputy Minority Whip. Born March 22, 1968, in Kansas City. Attended Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg (B.S., 1990) and Baker University, Overland Park, Kan. (M.B.A., 1996). Married to Nancy, they have two daughters, Meghan and Madeline. He is a Training Consultant. He has worked in training and development in the telecommunications industry for the past 14 years. Member: St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Active in many civic and community activities. Chosen to serve on the Freshman Class Executive Board. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 53 CURT DOUGHERTY Capitol office: Room 116-3; phone (573) 751-6535. Home address: 16003 E. Cogan Ln., Independence 64050. House committees: Appropriations–General Administration; Chil- dren and Families; Elections; Professional Registration and Licen- sing. Biography: Born Dec. 13, 1956, in St. Joseph. A graduate of Lafayette High School, 1975, he attended N.S. Hillyard Technical School, 1973–75 and Mo. Western State College, 1975–79. He and wife, Susan, have three children, Melonie, Christina and Aaron, and three grandchildren. Electrical contractor for 15 years. Member: First Assembly of God; Nat’l. Rifle Assn., life member; Mo. Right to Life; IBEW #124; Nat’l. Electrical Contractors Assn., Kansas City Chapter; McDonald Masonic Lodge #324 AF & AM; Ararat Shrine Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., Kansas City; Jackson Co. Shrine Club; Studebaker Drivers Club; Ozark Trails Chapter; Fraternal Order of Eagles; Aerie #3717, Sugar Creek; Boy Scouts of America Tribe of Mic O Say; City of Independence Street Tax Oversight Committee; Order of the Eastern Star Independence Chapter #3329. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 54 GARY DUSENBERG Capitol office: Room 235B-B; phone (573) 751-1487. Home address: 1608 N.W. Willowbrook Dr., Blue Springs 64015. House committees: Communications, Energy and Technology; Crime Prevention and Public Safety; Education; Transporation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born July 5, 1946, in Warrenton. Earned B.S., criminal justice administration, 1976 at University of Missouri–Kansas City and M.S., criminal justice administration, Central Missouri State University. He and his wife, Donna, have two daughters, Lori and Jenifer. He is a veteran of United States Marine Corps and Vietnam War; retired after 26 years service as Missouri State Highway Patrolman. Member: Timothy Lutheran Church, Blue Springs. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. 170 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 55 BRYAN PRATT Capitol office: Room 114-A; phone (573) 751-8636. Home address: 1123 S.E. Eastridge Dr., Blue Springs 64014. House committees: Judiciary (vice chair); Ethics; Health Care Policy. Biography: Born October 23, 1972. Educated at University of Missouri–Columbia (B.S., business administration, J.D.). He is married to Sherry. They are members of St. John La Lande Church in Blue Springs. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 56 BRIAN YATES Capitol office: Room 206-B; phone (573) 751-0907. Home address: 2317 S.E. Fifth Terr., Lee’s Summit 64063. House committees: Appropriations–General Administration; Elec- tions; Judiciary. Biography: Born April 28, 1975, in Kansas City. Educated at University of Missouri–Columbia (B.A., political science, J.D.). Married Kerstin Siems on June 12, 1999. He is an attorney. Member: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church; Lee’s Summit Sunrise Rotary Club; Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs Chambers of Commerce; Phi Gamma Delta; Lee’s Summit Republican Club; Jackson County Republican Leadership Council; Greater Kansas City Pachyderm Club; University of Missouri Alumni Assn.; American Legislative Exchange Council; National Conference of State Legislators. Former member: Journal of Dispute Resolution. Freshman Class vice president. Serves on Urban Issues special committee. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 57 YAPHETT EL-AMIN Capitol office: Room 135B-B; phone (573) 751-2198. Home address: 5058 Durant Ave., St. Louis 63115. House committees: Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Education; Job Creation and Economic Develop- ment; Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Biography: Born March 30, 1971, in St. Louis. Received a B.A. in political science from University of Arkansas in Pine Bluff, currently pursuing a Masters degree in public administration at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. She is married to Talibdin El-Amin. They have a son, Hasan. She has served as Democratic committeewoman, 1st Ward since 1997, and is active in various civic and community organizations advocating issues impacting seniors, children and the working poor. Serves on the Special Committee on Urban Issues and Advisory Committee on Lead Poisoning. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 171

District 58 RODNEY R. HUBBARD Capitol office: Room 109-F; phone (573) 751-2383. Home address: 1546 Biddle, St. Louis 63106. House committees: Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections; Corrections and State Institutions; Workforce Development and Workplace Safety. Biography: Born December 7, 1972, in St. Louis. A 1991 graduate of Mehlville High School, he earned a B.S., in business administration from Lincoln University, 1999. He has two children, Ayana Amani and Rodney R. Jr. Was previously employed with the Office of Administration; as a youth specialist for Dept. of Social Services; and Lincoln University. He is now a full-time legislator. He is the recipient of a “Yes I Can” award. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 59 RUSS CARNAHAN Capitol office: Room 115-C; phone (573) 751-4567. Home address: 3150 Allen Ave., St. Louis 63104. House committees: Health Care Policy; Homeland Security and Vet- erans Affairs; Judiciary; Senior Security. Biography: Born July 10, 1958, Columbia. A 5th-generation Missourian. Attended Richmond College, London, University of Mo.–Rolla and Columbia, School of Business and Public Adminsitration (B.S. 1979) School of Law (J.D. 1983). Married to Debra, they have two sons, Austin and Andrew. He is an attorney with a non-profit health care company. Formerly practiced law in St. Louis and Rolla 1988–96; served on Legal Aid panel and worked in the Missouri House as Counsel to the Majority Leader, 1985–88, Assistant to the Speaker, 1981. Member: Lafayette Park United Methodist Church. Deputy Majority Whip, 2001–02; chair Democratic Caucus, 2003. Awards: St. Louis Bus Tour 2002 Legislative Award; Missouri Bar 2002 Legislative Award; RCGA Lewis and Clark Statesman Award. The son of the late Governor Mel Carnahan and former U.S. Senator Jean Carnahan. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Democrat.

District 60 AMBER (Holly) BOYKINS Capitol office: Room 115-A; phone (573) 751-4415. District address: 4135 Shreve Ave., St. Louis 63115. House committees: Appropriations–Transporation and Economic Development; Budget; Local Government. Biography: Born April 4, 1969, in St. Louis City. Graduated from Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School, 1987 and Columbia College, Columbia (B.S., business administration, 1991). Currently pursuing her Masters in Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate Degree. Member: Missouri Legislative Black Caucus; State Democratic Party; National Order of Women Legislators; American Council of Young Political Leaders; Women in Government, state director; National Order of Black Elected Legislative Women, national secretary; Nat’l. Black Caucus of State Legislators, Region XI, vice chair; Essence Magazine, 30 Women to Watch, Columbia College, alumni board; NCSL Forum for State Health Policy Leadership; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and a 1999 Henry Toll Fellow. Elected to the House: 1998–2002. Democrat. 172 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 61 CONNIE (LaJoyce) JOHNSON Capitol office: Room 101-C; phone (573) 751-7605. District address: 6000 W. Florissant, St. Louis 63147. House committees: Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Budget; Judiciary; Rules. Biography: Born July 1, 1969 in Chicago, Ill. Graduated from Bradley University, 1991 (B.S., communications/radio/tv/video). Received a J.D. and M.A. in health administration from St. Louis University, 1996. She is currently employed as an attorney for Armstrong, Teasdale, Schlafly and Davis. Prior to her election she served as assistant to the Director of the Division of Aging, Missouri Department of Social Services. Member: Missouri Public Health Association; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Mound City Bar Association; National Association of Healthcare Executives. Serves on the Walbridge Advisory Committee of St. Louis Caring Communities and the Black Child Development Institute; Advisory Council for NBA Gateways. Recipient of various awards. Elected to the House: 1986–2002. Democrat.

District 62 DENNIS F. WOOD Capitol office: Room 410-B; phone (573) 751-2492. Home address: PO Box 112, Kimberling City 65686. House committees: Job Creation and Economic Development; Se- nior Security; Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Biography: Born November 24, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa. Attended Cedarville College in Springfield, Ohio (2 years), transfer- ring then to Drake University. He and his wife, Nellie, have five children and three grandchildren. Member of First Baptist Church where he is a deacon, teacher and leader. Having lived in Kimberling City for 30 years, he has served 3 terms as city councilman. Has served on many state and local committees as a realtor, and as president and district vice president. Named Rotarian of the Year, 1995, and as president of the Club. Serves on local Republican Committee. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 63 ROBIN WRIGHT JONES Capitol office: Room 106-B; phone (573) 751-6800. District address: PO Box 78815, St. Louis 63178. House committees: Appropriations–Transporation and Economic Development; Professional Registration and Licensing; Transporta- tion and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born January 31, 1950, in St. Louis. A graduate of Beaumont High School, she attended University of Missouri–St. Louis. She has two sons, Damon and Adam Jones. Was employed in private property management and development, and public housing administration. Spent 10 years as a classroom and substitute teacher for St. Louis Archdiocese and St. Louis Public schools. An ardent community volunteer, she has served on numerous boards and com- missions and worked in various campaigns on local, state and national levels. Member: St. James A.M.E. Church; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Serves on the Urban Issues Special Committee. Elected House Democratic Caucus chair, 2003; St. Louis regional caucus, vice chair. Elected to the House: March 2002 (special election), and 2002. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 173

District 64 ROBERT HILGEMANN Capitol office: Room 201-A; phone (573) 751-1400. Home address: 4131 Blaine Ave., St. Louis 63110. House committees: Communications, Energy and Technology; Tax Policy; Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born June 26, 1950, in South Dakota. Educated at Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa and Washington Univ., St. Louis Masters in Information Management School of Engineering. Married Amy Hilgemann in 1973. Previously employed by Monsanto for 20 years. Member: past, St. Louis City Democratic Central Committee; past board of directors/past vice president, McRee Town Neighborhood Assn.; past board member/vice president, Shaw Neighborhood Assn.; past president, Mid-City Optimists; Com- munity Development Agency Board, 1988–92. Awards: Monsanto Volunteer; St. Louis Teachers Local 420 Outstanding Support of Public Education, Labor and Working Families; Riverfront Times Up & Coming Legislator; Alzheimer’s Coalition for Outstanding Service, 2002. Elected to the House: 1997 (special election); 2000–02. Democrat.

District 65 FRED KRATKY Capitol office: Room 101-G; phone (573) 751-4220. Home address: 6001 Bishops Pl., St. Louis 63109. House committees: Appropriations–Transportation and Economic Development; Job Creation and Economic Development; Profes- sional Registration and Licensing. Biography: Born July 7, 1942, in St. Louis County. Educated at Hancock Place High School. Married to Michele Renee (Alberti). They have four sons, Anthony, Mark Mechler, Steven and Nickolas. Owner and pres. of Realty NET Mid-America, he is past pres. of St. Louis and Missouri Assn. of Realtors. Founder and pres. of Missouri Housing Industry Alliance. Served in the U.S. Army and has a private pilot license. Member: St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church; UNICO; Lions Club; B.P.O.E. and several neighborhood organizations. Served by appointment on St. Louis Bd. of Adjustment, and St. Louis Bd. of Elections Commission. He is committeeman of the 16th Ward, and chair, St. Louis Democratic City Central Committee. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 66 MICHAEL VOGT Capitol office: Room 109-E; phone (573) 751-9472. Home address: 6035 Weber Rd., St. Louis 63123. House committees: Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections; Financial Services; Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs; Judi- ciary. Biography: Born November 20, 1963, in St. Louis. Educated at Affton High School (1982), St. Louis University (B.A., 1986) and Oklahoma City University (J.D., 1996). Married Colleen Morrow, October 23, 1999. They have two sons, Paul Louis and Mark WIlliam. He is a practicing attorney. Member: Seven Holy Founders Church and Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis; Affton Chamber of Commerce; Missouri Bar Association; 2000–present, Gravois Township Committeeman; former member, Boys’ Club of St. Louis and Laborers’ Local #110. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat. 174 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 67 MICHAEL S. DAUS Capitol office: Room 105-E; phone (573) 751-6736. Home address: 4130 Juniata, St. Louis 63116. House committees: Ethics; Financial Services; Local Government; Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born January 6, 1974. Attended Quincy College (1992–93), graduate of St. Louis University (B.A. and B.S. in Theology, 1996). Married to Patricia Chevez on June 1, 2002. Member: Morgan Ford Betterment Association, president; Metropolis St. Louis, Grand Oak Hill, Shaw, Tower Grove Heights, Parkside South and Fanning Neighborhood Associations; 15th Ward Democrats; founding member, Neighbors as Investors. Elected to the House, August 7, 2001 (special election) and 2002. Democrat.

District 68 LARRY GENE TAYLOR Capitol office: Room 405-B; phone (573) 751-9806. Home address: PO Box 595, Shell Knob 65747. House committees: Tourism and Cultural Affairs (vice chair); Appro- priations–Transportation and Economic Development; Job Creation and Economic Development. Biography: Born August 7, 1953, in Carthage, sixth-generation Missourian, he is the son of Dorothy and the late Congressman Gene Taylor. Attended Sarcoxie High School and Missouri Southern State College. Married to Gay, they have one son, Charles and two daughters, Chelsea (Mrs. Brad Corp) and Jamie, and two grandchildren, Jack and Hannah Corp. Former owner and operator of Gene Taylor Ford and Sales, now an automobile and boat wholesaler. Formerly employed as director of public affairs to state treasurer. Member: Shell Knob Lions Club; Shell Knob, Cassville and Monett Chambers of Commerce; past president, Barry County Republican Club; 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 69 GINA WALSH Capitol office: Room 116-4; phone (573) 751-6845. Home address: 1246 Bakewell Dr., St. Louis 63137. House committees: Appropriations–Transportation and Economic Development; Communications; Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs; Workforce Development and Workplace Safety. Biography: Born April 23, 1957, in St. Louis. A 1975 graduate of Rosary High School and International Association of Heat and Frost Workers and Asbestos Workers Apprenticeship School. Lives in St. Louis with her husband, Jim. They have three children: Michaela, Sarah and Kathleen. She is an active member of Asbestos Workers Local #1 and serves on the teaching staff. Served on the Riverview Fire Protection District as director (4 yrs.) and chair (5 yrs.). Member: North County Labor Legislative Club; St. Ferdinand and Spanish Lake Democratic Clubs; Metro Fire District Alliance; director, North County Central Co. Fire Alarm System, Inc. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 175

District 70 MATT MUCKLER Capitol office: Room 109-H; phone (573) 751-4726. Home office: 13 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 63135. House committees: Approprations–General Administration; Retire- ment; Senior Security. Biography: Born June 28, 1971, in St. Louis. Educated at St. Louis University, B.S., business administration. He and his wife, Debbie, have three children: John, Clare and William. He is the manager of River City Nutrition. Served four years in the U.S. Army as a Russian Linguist, receiving his training at the Defense Language Institute at the Presidio of Monterey, Calif. Member: Saints John and James Catholic Church; Ferguson, Florissant, Airport and Normandy Township Democratic Clubs; International Association of Machinists, Local 777. Serves as the vice president of the Young Democrats of St. Louis County. Currently serves on the board of St. Louis Transitional Hope House. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 71 ESTHER HAYWOOD Capitol office: Room 101-D; phone (573) 751-4468. Home address: 48 Bellerive Acres, St. Louis 63121. House committees: Administration and Accounts; Appropriations– Education; Education; Retirement. Biography: Born in Memphis, Tenn. Attended Lincoln Univ., St. Louis Univ., received a B.S. from Mississippi Industrial, did graduate studies at Memphis State Univ. She and husband, Edward Jay, have two daughters: Angela Haywood Gaskin, and Andreal Haywood Gray, and six grandchildren. A retired elementary school teacher, she taught math in East St. Louis, Ill. for 30 years. Member: Murchison Tabernacle C.M.E. Church; Normandy Hospital Guild; St. Louis Co. NAACP, past pres.; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., charter member; Normandy School Bd. of Directors. Awards: NAACP National Youth Work; Mo. School Board; Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.; Unsung Heroine; C.M.E. Church, Missionary of the year; recognition from the Univ. of Mo.–St. Louis for outstanding community service; presented a proclamation by the Mayor of East St. Louis, Ill. for outstanding community service. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Democrat.

District 72 BETTY L. THOMPSON Capitol office: Room 109-C; phone (573) 751-4265. Home address: 8315 Seville, University City 63132. House committees: Ethics (vice chair); Corrections and State Insti- tutions; Job Creation and Economic Development. Biography: Born December 3, 1939. Educated at Sumner High School. Earned Certificate of Business from Hubbards Business College and Certificate of Managerial Mgmt. from Washington Univ.; attended Harris Stowe State College. She and her husband, Jack, have four children: Anthony, Tyrone, Sonja, and Kwame. Served 18 years on the city council in University City. Member: NAACP; Better Family Life; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Louis Support Group, pres.; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee; Women in Municipal Govt., past pres.; PTO, past pres.; Northern Missionary Baptist Church. Recipient of Outstanding Legislative Mother of the Year, 1999; and numerous awards for her community involvement. Elected to the House: 1997 (special election), 1998–2002. Democrat. 176 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 73 MARGARET T. DONNELLY Capitol office: Room 105-H; phone (573) 751-0100. Home address: 68 Lake Forest Dr., St. Louis 63117. House committees: Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Children and Families; Communications, Energy and Technology; Senior Security. Biography: Born January 14, 1954, in Alton, Ill. Graudate of St. Louis University (B.S.W., M.S.W., J.D.). Married to David Riedel. They have two children, Julia and Adam Riedel. Attorney concentrating in family and juvenile law. Member: Mo. Bar and the Bar Assn. of Metropolitan St. Louis; FOCUS–St. Louis; Women Lawyers’ Assn.; Richmond Heights Historical Society; St. Louis Women’s Political Caucus. Elected to the Ferguson-Florissant School Bd., 1986 for two terms, pres. one year. Served on the board of commis- sioners of METRO (Bi-State Development Agency). Chaired the Commission for Abused Women and Children Shelter, establishing the first domestic violence shelter in St. Louis Co. Awards: President’s Award of Honor, Women Lawyers’ Assn., 2001; Guardian Ad Litem of the Year, St. Louis Co. Family Court, 2002. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 74 THOMAS E. GEORGE Capitol office: Room 201-D; phone (573) 751-2135. Home address: 3594 Monsols Dr., Florissant 63034. House committees: Communications, Energy and Technology; Local Government; Workforce Development and Workplace Safety. Biography: Born August 8, 1946, in St. Louis City. Graduate of O’Fallon Tech High School, IBEW/NECA Apprenticeship Training School. He and his wife, Joanne, have four children: Thomas Jr., Gena, Tony and Tim. An electrician, he is President of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 1. Served in the Missouri Army 138th Infantry National Guard, 1966–72. Member: St. Angela Merici Parish; Knights of Columbus; North County Labor Legislative Club; St. Louis Labor Council; North County, Inc; Old Jamestown Association; Spanish Lake/St. Ferdinand Democratic Club. Honored as the Thomas F. Eagleton Grass Roots Democrat of the Year, 1992. Member of Missouri Job Training Legislative Oversight Committee. Elected to the House: 1998–2002. Democrat.

District 75 BRUCE DARROUGH Capitol office: Room 135A-C; phone (573) 751-9760. Home address: 3748 Cranberry Ct., Florissant 63033-6625. House committees: Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Re- sources; Small Business; Tax Policy. Biography: Born July 30, 1953, in St. Louis, a 4th generation Missourian. Attended Ritenour High School, Washington University and received an associate’s degree from ITT Bailey Technical School (1973). Has been employed as a quality assurance inspector at the Boeing Company for the past 30 years. He is vice president of Machinist Local Lodge 837-B, and was also the Political Action Committee chair. Serves as director for St. Louis (District 10) of the Conservation Federation of Missouri. Served as past director on the Boeing Employees Community Charity Board and past director of the United Way Board of Directors. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 177

District 76 MICHAEL J. SPRENG Capitol office: Room 109-I; phone (573) 751-9628. Home address: 1960 S. New Florissant Rd., Florissant 63031. House committees: Appropriations–General Administration; Finan- cial Services; Senior Security. Biography: Born December 28, 1947, in St. Louis. A 1966 graduate of DeAndreis Catholic High School, he attended Florissant Valley Community College. He is an Eagle Scout. He has three children: Kimberly, Jeffrey and Briget. He is a pipefitter with Local #562. Former member: Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging and City of Florissant Planning and Zoning Commission. Member: St. Bartholomew Catholic Church; North Co. Labor Legislative Club; AARP; Florissant Valley Chamber of Commerce; Ferguson Open Democratic Club, pres.; Airport, Spanish Lake, Florissant, St. Ferdinand and Northwest Democratic Clubs. Active in various civic and community activities. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 77 MICHAEL GEORGE CORCORAN Capitol office: Room 135A-A; phone (573) 751-0855. Home address: 10736 St. Matthew, St. Ann 63074. House committees: Appropriations–Education; Crime Prevention and Public Safety; Education; Job Creation and Economic Develop- ment. Biography: Born January 25, 1963, in St. Louis. Attended Florissant Valley and Meramec Community Colleges. He and his wife, Karen, have two sons, George Michael III and Patrick Kelly. Employed with James Engineering and Surveying for 18 years. He is a committeeman for Airport Township Democratic Club, former member St. Ann Board of Alderman. Member: Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Active coach for his sons soccer and baseball teams. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 78 CLINT ZWEIFEL Capitol office: Room 135A-B; phone (573) 751-5365. Home address: 1960 Acorn Trail Dr., Florissant 63031. House committees: Appropriations–Transportation and Economic Development; Small Business; Tax Policy. Biography: Minority Deputy Whip. Graduate of Hazelwood West High School; Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis (B.A., political science, M.B.A.). He and his wife, Janice, reside in Hazelwood. Employed by Teamsters Local 688 as research and education director, developing education and outreach programs for members. Previously served as planning and zoning commissioner in Hazelwood and treasurer and trustee of his subdivision. Member: Florissant Chamber of Commerce. Serves as an Executive Board Member of the 2003 Freshman Legislator Class, the largest new group in nearly 100 years. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat. 178 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 79 ALBERT JOSEPH LIESE Capitol office: Room 135B-C; phone (573) 751-1832. Home address: 1982 Spring Tree Dr., Maryland Heights 63043. House committees: Appropriations–General Administration; Con- servation and Natural Resources; Financial Services. Biography: Born March 24, 1940, in Pine Lawn. A 1958 graduate of Laboure High School, he attended Washington University and University of Chicago. He received a certifiate in industrial electronics, 1991. Resides in Maryland Heights with his wife, Rosemarie. They have two children, Christopher and Patricia. Retired after 29 years as an operating engineer with AmerenUE. Served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Member: St. Blaise Church; Maryland Heights and Westpoint Chambers of Commerce; St. John Bosco Century Club; volunteers for United Way. Has been honored with a Community Service award for Superior Performance for improved parks and storm water. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 80 THEODORE (Ted) HOSKINS Capitol office: Room 105-G; phone (573) 751-0169. Home address: 8424 January Ave., Berkeley 63134. House committees: Appropriations–Education; Elections; Job Cre- ation and Economic Development. Biography: Attended elementary and high school in Pittsburg, Pa., graduate of Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis (B.S., business administration). Married to Lee-Etta Hoskins. They have three daughters, Rita, Pamela and Kelley. Retired from Bi-State Development Agency (Metro). He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Past Mayor and Councilman for City of Berkeley; Committeman for Norwood Township; President/CEO of T & L Automated Accounting Services. Member: Second Missionary Baptist Church; Black Elected County Officials, chair; Missouri Legislative Black Caucus, Treasurer; Masonic Hall (Westgate 95); State Democratic Senatorial Committee. Serves on the Special Committee on Urban Issues. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 81 JUANITA HEAD WALTON Capitol office: Room 101-A; phone (573) 751-5538. Home address: 1318 Rockgate Ct., St. Louis 63136. House committees: Budget; Education; Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Biography: Born in St. Louis. Graduate of Kinloch High School. Graduate of Lincoln University (B.S., business administration, 1982); Lindenwood College (M.S., corporate communications, 1983). Married to Elbert A. Walton Jr. They have two sons: Elbert III, and Johnathan. Member: Coleman-Wright C.M.E. Church; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Gamma Omega Chapter; Archway Chapter of the Links; Missouri Legislative Black Caucus; Missouri Black Caucus Foundation; National Order of Women Legislators, treasurer; National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 179

District 82 SAM PAGE Capitol office: Room 115-H; phone (573) 751-9762. Home address: 217 Ladue Oaks Dr., Creve Coeur 63141. House committees: Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Health Care Policy; Professional Registration and Licensing. Biography: Born May 24, 1965, Kansas City. Educated at Van Buren High School; Univ. of Mo.–K.C. (B.A., chemistry, with distinction); Univ. of Mo.–K.C. School of Medicine (M.D.) elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society; Northwestern Univ. and Washington Univ. Medical School (graduate studies in anesthesiol- ogy and pain management). Married to Jennifer, they have two sons, Logan and Luke. On medical staff of DePaul Hospital and St. John’s Mercy Medical Center. Serves: Commissioner, SenioRx Program; former City Council Member, City of Creve Coeur. Member: St. Louis Rotary Int’l.; Mo. Chamber of Commerce; Mo. State Medical Assn.; St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society; Mo. Society of Anesthesiologists; St. Louis Beta Theta Pi Alumni Club, president. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 83 BARBARA WALL FRASER Capitol office: Room 115-E; phone (573) 751-4163. District address: 581 Stratford Ave., St. Louis 63130. House committees: Budget; Children and Families; Education. Biography: Born June 17, 1947, in Raleigh, N.C. Graduate of Meredith College (B.A.), additional graduate work at UNC–Chapel Hill (M.A.) and Washington Univ. (M.L.A.). She is a mother of two daughters: Jessica and Madeline. Worked as a high school history teacher for twenty-two years. Additionally, an elected member of University City school board for 4 terms, past president. Member: Subdivision Trustee; United Way Government Relations Committee; League of Women Voters, Voter Registrar; Women’s Political Caucus; Phi Delta Kappa; St. Louis Symphony, volunteer; Citizens for Missouri’s Children; Junior League of St. Louis. Awards: Outstanding Service, MSBA; University City Pace Setter; MICDS Teacher Appreciation. Elected to the House: 1998–2002. Democrat.

District 84 ALLEN ICET Capitol office: Room 207-A; phone (573) 751-1247. Home address: 1007 Chesterfield Forest Dr., Wildwood 63005. House committees: Appropriations–Transportation and Economic Development; Budget; Elections; Tax Policy. Biography: Born March 31, 1957, in Houston, Texas. Graduate of Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena, Texas. Obtained his B.S. in civil engineering at Texas A&M University, 1980 and a Master of business administration from Washington University, St. Louis, 1987. Married Carol G. Friedrich in 1979. They have four children: Sarah, Melissa, Alexandra and Daniel. He is past president (1995–96) and director (1994–96) of the Rockwood Board of Education. Served as a delegate to the Missouri Republican Convention, 2000. Member: Ballwin Baptist Church; West County Chamber of Commerce; and a life member of the National Eagle Scout Assocation. Serves on the Special Committee on Urban Issues. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. 180 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 85 JIM LEMBKE Capitol office: Room 110-A; phone (573) 751-2315. Home address: 812 Ann Lynn Ct., St. Louis 63125. House committees: Appropriations–General Administration (vice chair); Education; Job Creation and Economic Development. Biography: Born July 24, 1961, in Chicago, Ill. A graduate of Mehlville High School, he attended Meramec Community College and Covenant Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Donna, have two children, Anna and Mitchell. He is business manager/development director of Providence Christian Academy and former small business owner. Senior elder of Holy Trinity-REC and board chair of Providence Christian Academy. Member: South County Chamber; Lemay and Tesson Republican Clubs. Served on the board of Sunshine Mission from 1990–93. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 86 JANE CUNNINGHAM Capitol office: Room 313-1; phone (573) 751-1186. Home address: 1602 Timberlake Manor Pkwy., Chesterfield 63017. House committees: Education (chair); Appropriations–Education; Workforce Development and Workplace Safety. Biography: Born September 4, 1946, in Columbia, S.C. Educated at Ocala High School in Ocala, Fla. and Florida State Univ. (B.S., business administration, 1968). Married to Gary Cunningham. They have two sons, Bret and Scott. She is marketing director for a medical and vocational rehabilitation company. Formerly a media and public relations assistant for the John Danforth Attorney General Campaign, 1974. Elected to the Ladue Board of Education, 1989–92, and has been a member of various other organizations: Board of directors, Mo. Mansion Preservation, Inc., co-founder and President of Mid- County Teen Advocacy Council; Chesterfield and Town and Country Chambers of Commerce. Represents Missouri and is chair of the Education Task Force of the American Legislative Exchange Council. Elected vice president of the 2001 Freshman Legislative Class. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Republican.

District 87 CATHERINE L. HANAWAY Capitol office: Room 308; phone (573) 751-8510. Home address: 10 Ridgeline, Warson Woods 63122. House committees: Ex officio member of all committees. Biography: Speaker of the House. Born November 8, 1963, in Schuyler, Neb. Earned her B.A. in journalism at Creighton University, 1987 and J.D. from the Catholic University of America, 1990. She is the first woman ever elected Speaker of the House. Served as Minority Leader in 91st General Assembly. She and her husband, Christopher, have one daughter, Lucy. She is an attorney. Member: Ste. Genevieve Dubois Catholic Church; Foster Care Coalition Board of Directors. Elected to the House: 1998–2002. Republican. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 181

District 88 NEAL C. ST. ONGE Capitol office: Room 411-B; phone (573) 751-5568. District address: 419 Old State Rd., Ellisville 63021. House committees: Small Business (chair); Crime Prevention and Public Safety; Tax Policy. Biography: Born March 29, 1955, in St. Louis. Graduated from Lafayette High School. Married to Mary Kay (Hilfrink) St. Onge since 1976. They have three children: Teresa, Bradley and Nicole, and five grandchildren. He is a real estate broker, excavation contractor and developer. Member: St. Clare Catholic Church; St. Louis Association of Realtors; St. Louis Bd. of Realtors Government Affairs Committee; West Co. Chamber of Commerce; Rockwood School District Curriculum Advisory Committee; Missouri State Certified School Board Member. Served on the Rockwood Board of Education 1995–98, vice president, 1996–97; Special School District Governing Council; Lafayette Township Committee; Metro West Fireman/EMT/Engineer. Elected Delegate to 2000 State and Congressional Republican Conventions. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Republican.

District 89 JACK JACKSON Capitol office: Room 201C-A; phone (573) 751-0562. Home address: 2015 Wakefield Farm Rd., Wildwood 63038. House committees: Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs; Job Creation and Economic Development; Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Biography: Born November 13, 1942, in Sullivan, Ind. Gradute of Purdue University (B.S., industrial management), Pepperdine University (Masters, human resources and management). Married to the former Arleen Henderlong. They have three children and five grandchildren. A highly decorated Vietnam Veteran, including four Destinguished Flying Crosses and Legion of Merit. He is the Chief Test Pilot at Boeing Company in St. Louis. Member: Ellisville Baptist Church, Deacon; Chamber of Commerce; V.F.M.; American Legion; S.E.T.P.; Navy League; USMC League; Pachyderms; TROA; Lafayette and Meramec townships Republican Clubs. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 90 RICK JOHNSON Capitol office: Room 101-B; phone (573) 751-6625. Home address: 1682 Old Gravois, High Ridge 63049. House committees: Crime Prevention and Public Safety; Judiciary; Rules; Workforce Development and Workplace Safety. Biography: Minority Whip. Born July 15, 1969, in Eau Claire, Wis. Graduate of Cuba High School, 1987; Baptist College at Charleston, S.C. (B.A., English, 1994, Summa Cum Laude); Washington Univ. (J.D., 1997, Order of the Barristers). Married to Crista R. Hanley in 1995. They have one child: Richard Jr. Served in the U.S. Navy, 1983–93, serving on nuclear ballistic missile subs during the Persian Gulf War. Awarded the Nat’l. Defense Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal and earned his “Dolphins,” a decoration for subma- rine service qualification. Member: First Evangelical Free Church; Lions; VFW; American Legion; Chamber of Commerce; U.S. Supreme Ct.; Mo. and Ill. Bar; Assn. of Trial Lawyers of America; American Bar Assn.; Mo. Assn. of Trial Attorneys; Nat’l. Conf. of State Legislators; Council of State Governments; American Council of Young Political Leaders. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Democrat. 182 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 91 KATHLYN FARES Capitol office: Room 207-B; phone (573) 751-1285. Home address: 659 W. Kirkham, Webster Groves 63119. House committees: Appropriations–Education (chair); Budget; Education; Small Business; Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Biography: Born in Kansas City. Attended Central Methodist College, received a B.S. in education from Central Missouri State University, 1964. Married to Lee Fares, they have two children and three grandsons. She is active in the family upholstery and antique restoration business. Was a secondary school teacher, 1964–78 in the River- view Gardens and Webster Groves school districts. Member: Evan- gelical United Church of Christ; Webster Groves/Shrewsbury Cham- ber of Commerce; Webster Groves Lions Club; Focus Leadership St. Louis; The Republican Circle; Jefferson Township Republican Com- mitteewoman; Missouri Federation of Republican Women/Jefferson Township RWC; 2003 Chair of the St. Louis Regional Legislative Caucus. Honored by the Missouri Community College Association as a 2002 Distinguished Legislator. Appointed to the Missouri Commission on the Future of Higher Education. Elected to the House: 2000 and 2002. Republican.

District 92 CHARLES PORTWOOD Capitol office: Room 112; phone (573) 751-9765. Home address: 370 Stormyoak Dr., Ballwin 63021. House committees: Senior Security (chair); Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Professional Registration and Licensing. Biography: Born April 3, 1963, in Denver, Colo. Educated at Lindsay High School in Lindsay, Okla., attended Oklahoma Christian College (Biochemistry) and Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield (B.S., Human Biology and Doctorate in Chiropractic, 1991). Married to Dawn, they have four children: Charles, Katherin, Laura, and Harrison. He is a practicing chiropractic physician. He previously taught clinical education at Logan Chiropractic College, 1994–96. Member: Lafayette Church of Christ; West Co. Chamber of Commerce; Missouri State Chiropractors Assn.; National Academy of MUA Physicians; West Co. Republican Organization; American Legislative Exchange Council; Pachyderms. Serves on: American Diabeties Board in St. Louis; Health Care Technology Commission. Elected to House: 2000–02. Republican.

District 93 JODI STEFANICK Capitol office: Room 236-A; phone (573) 751-4392. Home address: 1740 Highview Circle Ct., Ballwin 63021. House committees: Health Care Policy (vice chair); Appropria- tions–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Children and Families; Professional Registration and Licensing. Biography: Born November 18, 1973, in East Stroudsburg, Pa. Earned a B.S.B.A., business, University of Tennessee; and International M.B.A., University of South Carolina; and Vienna University of Business and Economics, 1996. She is a healthcare financial consultant with Washington University School of Medicine. Currently resides in Manchester. She is a member of Christ Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Serves on the Special Committee on General Laws, was appointed to the Missouri Film Commission Board. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 183

District 94 RICHARD G. BYRD Capitol office: Room 412-C; phone (573) 751-5956. Home address: 815 Twin Pine Dr., Kirkwood 63122. House committees: Judiciary (chair); Communications, Energy and Technology; Ethics. Biography: Born Septmber 27, 1958, in Decatur, Ala. Graduate of Rhodes College (B.A., international trade, 1980), Washington University (J.D., 1983). Served on Urban Law Annual Staff. Married Moira Pons on September 10, 1988. They have two children, Richard C. and Eleanor Catherine. He is an attorney at law. Elected to Kirkwood City Council, (1994–2000). Member: Kirkwood Chamber of Commerce; Kirkwood Rotary Club; St. Louis County Charter Commission; past Republican Committeeman for Bonhomme Township; past vice chair of Mo. Easter Seals State Board; Assistant District Commissioner for Boy Scouts of America for St. Louis Area Council. Appointed Republican Deputy Whip. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Republican.

District 95 JIM AVERY Capitol office: Room 114-C; phone (573) 751-2150. Home address: 7939 Royal Arms Ct. #4, Crestwood 63123. House committees: Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs; Pro- fessional Registration and Licensing; Transportation and Motor Ve- hicles. Biography: Born July 27, 1971, currently lives in Crestwood. A 1989 graduate of Bayless High School, he was student body president at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Served in the U.S. Marine Corp., 1991–93, serving in “Operation Restore Hope”, Somalia. Currently serves in the National Guard. Member: Gravois Republican Club; Tesson Ferry Republican Club; St. Louis County Young Republicans. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 96 PATRICIA M. YAEGER Capitol office: Room 116A-1; phone (573) 751-0220. Home address: 729 Reed Ave., St. Louis 63125. House committees: Appropriations–Transportation and Economic Development; Professional Registration and Licensing; Senior Security. Biography: Born Aug. 15, 1942, in St. Louis. A 1961 graduate of Cleveland High School. She has three children: Kim, Raymond and Amy Marie, and two grandchildren. Retired, 2003, after 26 years as night manager of Schnuck’s Markets, Inc., Fenton. Associate member of Mo. Nat’l. Guard. Member: St. Andrew Parish; United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 655; Lemay and Affton Chambers of Commerce; Lemay Charting for Change. Serves on: St. Louis Co. Solid Waste Commission; Greater St. Louis Regional Empowerment Zone Community Council Committee; Univ. of Mo. Outreach and Extension Council of St. Louis Co. Awards: Community Service, Lemay Chamber of Commerce; St. Louis Co. Police Dept. Cert. of Recognition; East-West Gateway Coordination Council, 2001 Government Achievement. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat. 184 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 97 WALTER R. (Walt) BIVINS Capitol office: Room 305-A; phone (573) 751-9766. Home address: 9 Idecker Ct., St. Louis 63129-1766. House committees: Communications, Energy and Technology; Education; Workforce Development and Workplace Safety. Biography: Born September 26, 1939, in Jackson, Miss. As a military dependent, he was educated in various states and Japan. Received an associate degree, Hinds Community College, Miss. and a B.S. degree, Louisiana State University. Married in 1959 to Ginger Bivins. They have three children and 10 grandchildren. A chemical engineer, he worked for Dow Chemical Co. for 32 years, retiring as manager of engineering and quality in 1993. Was a member of Mehlville School District board of education, two terms, achieved the Missouri School Board Associations “Master Board Member Certification”. An active member of Concord Trinity United Methodist Church where he served as chair of the Administrative Board, Lay Leader, Lay Delegate to Annual Conference and chair, Church Worship Committee. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 98 BRIAN D. NIEVES Capitol office: Room 200B-C; phone (573) 751-0549. Home address: 3184 Hwy. A, Washington 63090. House committees: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (vice chair); Appropriations–Education; Small Business. Biography: Chief Deputy Majority Whip. Born June 19, 1965. A 1983 graduate of Pacific High School in Franklin County. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1984, 10 years as a Corpsman along side Marines. He and his wife, Julie, have 3 children: Alexandra, Moriah and Victor. A small business owner, Nieves Enterprises, Hwy. 66 Auto Sales. Also a substitute high school teacher and zone pastor of Living Bread Church. He is a business speaker, concentrating in the areas of professional development and team building. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 99 MIKE SUTHERLAND Capitol office: Room 236-B; phone (573) 751-2689. Home address: 24783 Twin Oaks Dr., Warrenton 63383. House committees: Tax Policy (vice chair); Appropriations–General Administration; Senior Security. Biography: Born April 8, 1965, in Columbia. Earned his B.S. in mass communications at Central Mo. State Univ., 1988. He and his wife, Tina, have two daughters, Madeleine and Anna. A farmer, he also served as Warren Co. Assessor from 1997–2002. He attends St. John’s Lutheran Church. Member: Farm Bureau, former county bd. member; Mo. Pork Producers, former county and state bd. member; Warren Co. Cattlemen’s Assn; Wright City and Montgomery City Chambers of Commerce; Warrenton Rotary Club; Warren Co. Fair Youth Livestock Show volunteer; Warren Co. Young Republican Club, chair and charter member; Warren Co. Republican Central Committee, past treas.; Central East Mo. Assessor’s Assn., past chair; St. Charles Child Assessment Center, bd. member; Mo. Corn Growers Assn. Appointed to Mo. Boundary Commission. Serves: Special Committee on General Laws. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 185

District 100 SUE SCHOEMEHL Capitol office: Room 103B-A; phone (573) 751-9804. Home address: 2629 Bluff Ridge Dr., St. Louis 63129. House committees: Appropriations–Education; Education; Home- land Security and Veterans Affairs; Professional Registration and Li- censing. Biography: Born in St. Louis. Graduated from Meramec Community College with a Certification in Dental Assisting (1973). She worked in the Endodontic specialty field. Married to Chris Schoemehl, they have two daughters, Emily and Carolyn. She is a Wellness Consultant in her home-based business, previously a 15-year volunteer in the Mehlville School District. Member: Queen of All Saints Parish; Operation Missouri Clean Stream; KYDS Council Task Force; Alumni of the Greater St. Louis Girl Scout Assn.; Missouri Historical Society; South County Chamber of Commerce; Women in Government; Women Legislators of Missouri; Nat’l. Order of Women Legislators; and Oakville Democratic Organization. Currently serving as an Executive Board Member for the Freshman Class. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 101 RAY ADAMS Capitol office: Room 115-F; phone (573) 751-1311. Home address: 1958 During Circle, Arnold 63010. House committees: Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections; Crime Prevention and Public Safety; Job Creation and Economic Development; Small Business. Biography: Born February 15, 1941, in Belleville, Ill. Deceased August 19, 2003. Graduate of Mehlville High School, 1959. Married Terry Adams in 1995, together they have a blended family of five children and 11 grandchildren. He was in the U.S. Air Force from 1959–63. He retired from Union Electric, in 1997 after almost 34 years of service, as a construction supervisor. Member: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church; Arnold Masonic Lodge #673 AF&AM; Meramec (Arnold) Elks Lodge #2372; Rotary Club. He was named one of the Outstanding Young Men of America; served as Parade Marshall for the Arnold Days Celebration; and received the Paul Harris Fellowship award. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 102 RYAN G. MCKENNA Capitol office: Room 201-G; phone (573) 751-2504. Home address: 6969 Dippel Ln., Barnhart 63012. House committees: Administration and Accounts; Tourism and Cultural Affairs; Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born April 27, 1973, in St. Louis City. Graduate of Southwest Missouri State University (B.S., education–Deans List). Member: St. Josephs Church in Imperial; Glaize Creek Sewer District, board member; “Kids House”, home for abused and neg- lected children, board member; Arnold Elks Club. Formerly a collegiate baseball player, state champion. He is a third generation legislator. Elected to the House: 1998–2002. Democrat. 186 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 103 MARK C. ABEL Capitol office: Room 204; phone (573) 751-4787. Home address: 928 Parkview Dr., Festus 63028. House committees: Rules. Biography: Minority Floor Leader. Born February 8, 1950, in Festus. Married to Cheryl Abel. Graduate of Festus High School, University of Missouri–Columbia (B.S.). He is an insurance broker. Member: Festus-Crystal City Rotary. Elected Speaker Pro Tem 2001. Elected to the House: 1985–91, 1998–2002. Democrat.

District 104 WES WAGNER Capitol office: Room 201-C; phone (573) 751-7735. Home address: 1101 S. Second, DeSoto 63020. House committees: Administration and Accounts; Elections; Finan- cial Services; Local Government. Biography: Born January 21, 1971, in St. Louis. Graduated from DeSoto High School in 1989. Completed a degree in political science from Southeast Missouri State University. He is an assistant var- sity Basketball coach at DeSoto High School. Member: United Church of Christ; DeSoto Elks Lodge 689; Hillsboro Lions Club; Lambda Chi Alpha Social Fraternity; co-chair, DeSoto High School Prop. C Rollback Committee; DeSoto Railroad Workers Memorial Committee. Past member of the Jefferson County Young Democrats. Elected as a State Delegate to the Missouri Democratic Convention, 1992. Elected to the House: 1998–2002. Democrat.

District 105 HAROLD R. SELBY Capitol office: Room 109-A; phone (573) 751-4822. Home address: 5548 Twilight Dr., Cedar Hill 63016. House committees: Elections; Health Care Policy; Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Biography: Born March 26, 1957, in St. Louis. Educated at Jefferson College (Electronics Program); Control Data Institute (Computer Technology). Married to Becky A. Selby with two children: Christine and David. Member: St. Martins United Church of Christ. He is a Volunteer Fire Fighter in the Cedar Hill Fire Protection District. Elected for a 4-year term in 1994 to Jefferson County 911 Board of Directors. Honored by Jefferson County Commission as one of the “Heroes of the Great Flood of 1993.” He has competed in nine marathons, and enjoys fishing and amateur radio. Elected to the House: 1998–2002. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 187

District 106 KEVIN P. ENGLER Capitol office: Room 305-B; phone (573) 751-3455. Home address: 714 Valley Brook Dr., Farmington 63640. House committees: Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections (vice chair); Financial Services; Local Government; Senior Security; Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born June 23, 1959, in Festus. Graduate of Festus High School, 1977, he earned degrees in finance/general business and marketing from Southwest Missouri State University in 1981. He and his wife, Chris, have four children: Aimee; Daniel; Andrew and Joseph. Served six years as mayor of Farmington, one year on the city council. He is a registered representative for Edward Jones. Member: St. Joseph Church; Knights of Columbus; Farmington Lions Club, past president; Farmington Elks Club; Perryville and Farmington Chamber of Commerce, past president; St. Joseph’s Parish Council, past president; Jaycee’s, past president. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 107 DAN WARD Capitol office: Room 105-A; phone (573) 751-2317. Home address: 412 Young St., Bonne Terre 63628. House committees: Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections; Conservation and Natural Resources; Corrections and State Institu- tions; Financial Services. Biography: Born January 29, 1951, in Southern Jefferson County. Graduated from North County High School and attended Mineral Area College. He has four children: Christine, Alex, Benjamin, and Kelsey. He works with insurance. Member: Fraternal Order of Eagles; BPOE Elks Lodge 2583; Samaritan Lodge No. 424 of the A.F. and A.M. Elected to the House: 1998–2002. Democrat.

District 108 THOMAS A. VILLA Capitol office: Room 105; phone (573) 751-0438. Home address: 3847 Holly Hills Blvd., St. Louis 63116. House committees: Appropriations–General Administration; Ethics; Local Government; Rules; Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Biography: Born March 16, 1945, in St. Louis. Graduate of St. Louis Univ. (B.S., education, 1967) and Univ. of Missouri–St. Louis (M.S., education, 1971); attended John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard Univ. Married to Karen Ann Harvey. He is affiliated with Villa Lighting Supply Co. Was president of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, 1987–95. Former Director of Public Safety for the City of St. Louis and former executive secretary to the Mayor of St. Louis. Member: St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish; Incarnate Word Foundation; Jefferson National Parks Association; Landmarks Association of St. Louis; active in various other civic organizations. Served as Majority Whip from 1978–80 and Majority Floor Leader, 1980–84. Elected to the House: 1974–84, 2000–02. Democrat. 188 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 109 KEVIN THRELKELD Capitol office: Room 110-B; phone (573) 751-0538. Home address: 514 Windy Hills Dr., Washington 63090. House committees: Health Care Policy; Retirement; Senior Security; Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born July 24, 1966, in Hannibal. Attended Shelby County R-IV Public Schools. Received his bachelor degree in biology and doctor of medicine degree from University of Missouri–Kansas City. Married to Gina Meyer. He is a physician. Member: St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church; Missouri State Medical Association; Washington Area and New Melle Chambers of Commerce; Missouri Farm Bureau; National Rifle Association Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 110 BELINDA HARRIS Capitol office: Room 115-G; phone (573) 751-2398. Home address: 7158 White Rd., Hillsboro 63050. House committees: Agriculture; Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Resources; Corrections and State Institutions. Biography: Born April 29, 1951, in St. Louis. A graduate of Webster Groves High School. Married to Edward Harris and lives in Ware. They have two children, Racheal and Benjamin. She is a self- employed farmer. Also employed as a technical illustrator for McDonnell/Douglas and a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital In Kirkwood. Member: Morse Mill Baptist Church; Safe Handling of Waste Managed Environmentally; Missouri Stream Team Leader; National Rifle Association; Washington County C-2000; Missouri Waste Control Coalition; Democratic Party. Former member: Solid Waste Advisory Board; Girl Scout leader and district organizer; Cub Scout leader and Boy Scout assistant; athletic booster; children’s church teacher; Vaction Bible School director; and PTA vice president. In 1989, she helped establish a glass recycling system. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 111 CHARLES SCHLOTTACH Capitol office: Room 111; phone (573) 751-6668. Home address: 2102 Hwy. 50, Owensville 65066. House committees: Transportation and Motor Vehicles (vice chair); Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Resources; Communica- tions; Senior Security. Biography: Born October 12, 1955, in Washington (Missouri). Attended East Central College, Union. He and his wife, Karen, have three children: Gus, Woody and Grace. Owner/operator of a 200- cow/calf operation on fifth generation family farm in Gasconade County Served as Gasconade County Presiding Commissioner, 1994–2002; two-term chair, Meramec Regional Planning Commission; co-founder and chair, Grow on 50 Coalition. Member: University of Missouri Wordac Farm Administration Board; Owensville Gun Club; American Wild Turkey Federation; Missouri Farm Bureau; Gasconade County Bible Society. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 189

District 112 MERRILL M. TOWNLEY Capitol office: Room 302-A; phone (573) 751-1344. Home address: RR 1, Box 82, Chamois 65024. House committees: Conservation and Natural Resources (chair); Agriculture; Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Resources; Corrections and State Institutions. Biography: Born September 12, 1934, in Chamois. Educated in the Schawnee Creek School; Chamois High School; University of Missouri (B.S., agriculture); D.V.M. Married to Norma Jean Townley. They have three children: Gregory, Bruce and Brenda. He is a vet- erinarian and farmer. Served in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps and spent 24 years in the National Guard and Reserve, retired as Lt. Colonel. Member: Dix Road Church of Christ; Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite; Chamois Lions Club; American and Missouri Veterinary Medical Associations; American Association of Bovine Practitioners; Missouri and American Farm Bureau; MFA; National and Missouri Cattlemen’s Association; Osage County Historical Society, president; Osage County Ambulance Board. Elected to the House: 1982–92, 1996–2002. Republican.

District 113 MARK J. BRUNS Capitol office: Room 304-A; phone (573) 751-0665. Home address: 1205 Evergreen Ln., Jefferson City 65101. House committees: Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections; Corrections and State Institutions; Crime Prevention and Public Safety; Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Biography: Born March 14, 1961, in Jefferson City. Attended Lincoln University. Retired Captain, Jefferson City Fire Department. He and his wife, Marybeth, have four children: Wes, Kyle, Joey and Lisa. Serves on the Missouri Fire Education Trust Fund Board of Trustees; Missouri State Public Employees Deferred Compensation Commis- sion; Second State Capitol Commission. Member: St. Peters Catholic Church where he serves on the school board. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 114 BILL DEEKEN Capitol office: Room 408-B; phone (573) 751-2412. Home address: 4624 Green Valley Dr., Jefferson City 65109. House committees: Elections (vice chair); Appropriations–General Administration; Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Biography: Born November 25, 1939, in Jefferson City. A graduate of Helias High School. Married Irene Struebbe on May 28, 1971. They have three children and ten grandchildren. Served as the Cole County Clerk for three terms. He is Board President for Crossroads of Central Missouri. Member: St. Peters Catholic Church; Board of Directors for Cole County Senior Nutrition Center Meals on Wheels Program; and Board of Governors for Capital Region Medical Center. He is an active member of various community organizations including: Special Olympics; Eagles; Lions; Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce; Jefferson City High School Athletic Committee; United Way; and Helias High School Boosters. Serves on the Linked Deposit Review Committee. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. 190 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 115 BLAINE LUETKEMEYER Capitol office: Room 205; phone (573) 751-2077. Home address: PO Box 147, St. Elizabeth 65075. House committees: Financial Services (chair); Appropriations–Gen- eral Administration; Rules; Senior Security; Workforce Development and Workplace Safety. Biography: Born May 7, 1952, in Jefferson City. He and his wife, Jackie, have three children: Nikki, Brandy and Trevor. Educated at Lincoln University (B.A., political science). He is a bank loan officer and insurance agent. Member: St. Lawrence Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus; Eldon Chamber of Commerce; St. Elizabeth Industrial Development, Inc.; Capital Region Hospital Board of Governors. Recognized by Who’s Who in Business. Serves on the Linked Deposit Review Committee. Elected Caucus Chair, 2000. Elected to the House: 1998–2002. Republican.

District 116 TOM SELF Capitol office: Room 317-A; phone (573) 751-4119. District address: 110 N. Maple, Cole Camp 65325. House committees: Conservation and Natural Resources; Financial Services; Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs. Biography: Born March 17, 1967, in Jefferson City. Graduate of Benton County High School (1985) and DeVry University (1987). Married Dawn Marie in 1994. They have two sons, Nicholas and Caleb. He is a member of Ozark Tabernacle Church, served as board president for 4 years. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 117 LARRY CRAWFORD Capitol office: Room 302-B; phone (573) 751-2134. District address: PO Box 402, California 65018. House committees: Transportation and Motor Vehicles (chair); Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections; Budget. Biography: He and his wife, Donna, have six children and eight grandchildren. He owned and operated a small business from 1977–98. Member: Friendship Baptist Church; several civic organizations, Chambers of Commerce and Life member, NRA. Recipient of numerous awards including: Friend of Farm Bureau 1998, 2000 and 2002; Defender of Small Business; and Defender of Property Rights. Was elected Moniteau County Circuit Clerk and Recorder of Deeds in 1992 and 1994. Elected to the House: 1996–2002. Republican. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 191

District 118 TODD SMITH Capitol office: Room 403-A; phone (573) 751-9774. Home address: 2405 Woodland Dr., Sedalia 65301. House committees: Retirement (chair); Appropriations–General Administration; Tax Policy; Workforce Development and Workplace Safety. Biography: Born March 17, 1959, in Sedalia. Graduate of Central Missouri State University, B.S. in political science. He and his wife, Judy, have three children: Haylea, Chelsea and Drew. Previously served as Pettis County Presiding Commissioner and was a small business owner. Member: Sacred Heart Church; Knights of Columbus; Pettis County Foster Parents Assocation; Activity Builders for Children; Boy Scouts of America; Lions Club; MOSERS Board of Trustees; serves on the Missouri Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation. Elected to the House: 1984–1994 and 2002. Republican.

District 119 LARRY D. WILSON Capitol office: Room 235B-A; phone (573) 751-1167. Home address: RR 1, PO Box 482, Flemington 65650. House committees: Appropriations–Education; Conservation and Natural Resources; Financial Services. Biography: Born August 3, 1948, in Humansville. A 1966 graduate of Wheatland High School, he received a degree in business administration from Drury College, 1977. He and his wife, Linda Strope Wilson, live in Wheatland. They have a son, Lynn Dale, and a daughter, Tiffany, and three grandchildren. He is a farmer. Has worked as an appraiser in Bolivar for 11 years, and served as Hickory County Assessor for 11 years. Past president of F & H Food Equipment Company in Springfield, eight years. He is a member and elder of the Wheatland Christian Church. Member: Bolivar Chamber of Commerce; St. Clair Cattlemen’s Association; Hickory County Farm Bureau; Masonic Lodge. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 120 SHANNON COOPER Capitol office: Room 310; phone (573) 751-1484. Home address: 803 Montgomery, Clinton 64735. House committees: Tax Policy (chair); Administration and Accounts; Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections. Biography: Born December 22, 1967, in Clinton. Graduated from Clinton High School in 1986. Married to Meredith Lasswell on June 22, 1993. They have one son, Chase. He and his wife own a sport- ing goods store located in Blairstown. He is a member of the First Christian Church in Clinton. He is an Eagle Scout and holds mem- bership in numerous conservation organizations. Elected to the House: 2000 and 2002. Republican. 192 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 121 DAVID PEARCE Capitol office: Room 300; phone (573) 751-2272. House committees: Job Creation and Economic Development (vice chair); Appropriations–Education; Financial Services; Rules. Biography: Majority Deputy Whip. Born March 30, 1960, in Warrensburg. Graduate of Warrensburg High School, attended Central Missouri State University and earned his B.S. in agricultural journalism from University of Missouri–Columbia, 1984. He and his wife, Teresa, have two children, Molly and Andrew. He is a banker. He is a Presbyterian. Former executive director, Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce; past president, Warrensburg Rotary and Warrensburg School Board; current Treasurer of American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Was appointed to Midwestern Higher Education Commission. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 122 DAHLMAN (D.J.) DAVIS Capitol office: Room 201-F; phone (573) 751-1500. Home address: 204-A N. Connor, Odessa 64076. House committees: Administration and Accounts; Agriculture; Edu- cation; Retirement. Biography: Born August 14, 1940, in Bolckow. Educated at North Andrew High School, Rosendale; Northwest Missouri State University (B.S., secondary education, 1962 and M.S., secondary administration, 1970). He is a retired educator and high school principal. Member: Christian Church; Masonic Lodge; Scottish Rite; Odessa organizations: Rotary Club; Optimist Club and Chamber of Commerce. Received the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Silver Award for 25 years as a secondary principal. Honored by the Missouri Association Friends of DECA. Received the honorary Chapter Farmer FFA Degree. Recognized with Friends of Agriculture and Friend of 4-H awards. Received Legislative Awards from MSTA; Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education, Legislative Award 2000; Missouri Community Colleges; Missouri Veterans and AARP. Elected to the House: 1996–2002. Democrat.

District 123 BRIAN L. BAKER Capitol office: Room 135; phone (573) 751-2175. Home address: 613 W. Sunrise, Belton 64012. House committees: Education (vice chair); Appropriations–Educa- tion; Small Business; Tax Policy. Biography: Born August 9, 1973, in Tucson, Arizona. Earned a B.A., English and a minor in psychology from Central Missouri State University, a master of Christian Education, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2003. He and his wife have two children, Kaylinn and Grant. He is assistant Pastor and Ministries Director at First Baptist Church, Belton. Serves as a youth counselor and mentor, directing youth camps and mission activities; executive board of Belton Corporation for Economic Development; chair, Small Business Caucus. Served on the Belton City Council 2001–03. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 193

District 124 REX RECTOR Capitol office: Room 401-B; phone (573) 751-9780. Home address: 23400 Cottage Ln., Harrisonville 64701. House committees: Communications, Energy and Technology (chair); Appropriations–Education; Corrections and State Institu- tions; Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born December 28, 1950, in Rockville. Graduated from Central Missouri State University (B.S., soil conservation, 1973). He and his wife, Debbie, have two children, Heather and Caleb. Owner of Rector Construction Co., building residential homes in Cass County. Pastor of Ambassador Church. Member: Missouri Farm Bureau; Harrisonville Kiwanis Club; American Legislative Exchange Council; Harrisonville and Peculiar Chambers of Commerce. Served on Board of Directors for the Life Choice Center for Women in Cass County. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Republican.

District 125 JERRY R. KING Capitol office: Room 411-2; phone (573) 751-5388. Home address: RR 4, Box 744, Butler 64730. House committees: Agriculture; Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Resources; Elections; Retirement. Biography: Born January 7, 1935, in Butler. Graduate of University of Missouri–Columbia, 1957, (B.S., agriculture,1957). Member of the Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity. Received Citation of Merit Award–Ag Alumni’s–84. Married to Jeanette in 1956, they have three children and five grandchildren. He, along with brother-in-law, Ed Steele and son Rick, have owned and operated the Steele and King Farms, Inc. (Dairy) since 1957. Member: First Christian Church, Deacon, Elder and past board chair; Butler, Nevada and Adrian Chambers of Commerce; Board of Directors for Dairy Farmers of America, Nat’l. Holstein Assn., K.C. Dairy Council and University of Missouri Ag-Alumni Board. Official Holstein Judge at State, National and International shows. Elected to the House: 1998–2002. Republican.

District 126 ED EMERY Capitol office: Room 407-B; phone (573) 751-2165. Home address: 1189 E. C Hwy., Lamar 64759. House committees: Communications, Energy and Technology (vice chair); Job Creation and Economic Development; Local Govern- ment. Biography: Born May 25, 1950, in Nevada. Graduated from University of Missouri–Rolla (B.S., 1972). He and his wife, Rebecca, have four children: Elizabeth, Samuel, Daniel and Paul. He was employed with Texaco, Inc. until 1994. He now serves as a consultant to area schools, municipalities, and businesses through his company, “Character Returns!” Member: Liberty Baptist Church and Missouri Farm Bureau. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. 194 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 127 STEVE HUNTER Capitol office: Room 314; phone (573) 751-5458. Home address: 7105 W. Emerald Rd., Joplin 64801. House committees: Workforce Development and Workplace Safety (chair); Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections; Communica- tions, Energy and Technology. Biography: Born March 22, 1949, in Bethany. Graduate of Albany High School and received a B.S. in secondary education from Northwest Missouri State University in 1973 and an M.S. in secondary school administration from Truman State University in 1977. He married Rita Dickey on Oct. 26, 1987. They have three children: Terri, Robert, and Chad, and three grandchildren. He is employed in contract sales with Phillips-Ward & Associates, Inc. Member: Carl Junction-Webb City Rotary; Carl Junction and Sarcoxie Chambers of Commerce. Past state committeeman for the 32nd Senatorial District; past chair, Jasper County Central Committee; past president, Stateline Pachyderm Club. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Republican.

District 128 BRYAN P. STEVENSON Capitol office: Room 409-B; phone (573) 751-7082. District address: 320 W. Fourth St., Joplin 64801. House committees: Children and Families (vice chair); Appropria- tions–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Budget; Judiciary. Biography: Born August 6, 1969, in Fort Worth, Texas. Received an associate in applied science degree in Aviation Technology from Tarrant County Junior College, 1989, and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from University of North Texas, 1995. Earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 1999 and received the Georgetown University Law Center Dean’s Certificate in Recognition of Special and Outstanding Service to the Law Center Community as President of the Republican Legislative Student Assocation and Legal Society. He and his wife, Regina, reside in Joplin. Interned in 1998 for Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison in Washington, D.C. He is a practicing attorney in private practice. Was appointed to serve on the Commission on Children’s Justice. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 129 RONALD F. RICHARD Capitol office: Room 206-A; phone (573) 751-2173. Home address: 3822 Poplar, Joplin 64804. House committees: Administration and Accounts; Appropriations– Transportation and Economic Development; Financial Services; Job Creation and Economic Development. Biography: Born July 4, 1947, in Parsons, Kan. Received a bachelor of arts degree in 1969 from Missouri Southern State College, a master of arts in 1971 from Southwest Missouri State University. He and his wife, Patty, have two children, Kara and Chad. He is a partner in A & R Development, C & R Development Corp, C & N Bowl Corp. Member: St. Mary’s Catholic Church; Missouri Higher Education Savings Program Board. Served as Mayor of Joplin, 1994–97 and on the Joplin City Council, 1990–94. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 195

District 130 KEVIN WILSON Capitol office: Room 233-B; phone (573) 751-9781. Home address: 9745 Nettle Dr., Neosho 64850. House committees: Workforce Development and Workplace Safety (vice chair); Communications; Education; Senior Security. Biography: Born September 24, 1958, in Neosho, he was raised in Goodman. Earned a B.S. in business at the University of Missouri–Columbia, 1980 and an M.B.A. in management from Golden Gate University, 1983. He and his wife, Melody, have two sons, Sean and Patrick. He is a management consultant and worked over 17 years with various companies as Human Resources Director. Member: Neosho First Baptist Church (Deacon); Neosho, Anderson and Seneca Area Chambers of Commerce; Christopher Foundation; Children’s Mercy Hospital Regional Council; Neosho Exchange Club; past member and president, Neosho R-5 School Board. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 131 MARILYN RUESTMAN Capitol office: Room 403-B; phone (573) 751-9801. District address: PO Box 2291, Joplin 64803. House committees: Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs; Judi- ciary; Professional Registration and Licensing. Biography: Native of Newton and McDonald counties. Earned her B.S. at Missouri Southern State College, her M.S. degree with honors at Pittsburg State University and is a member of Phi Kappa Phi. She and husband, Richard, live in rural Newton County and have three children. She served as District Director for U.S. Representative Mel Hancock, 1989–96. Treasurer of 2003 Freshman Class; President of Women Legislators of Missouri; Missouri Women’s Council member. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 132 JACK GOODMAN Capitol office: Room 404-B; phone (573) 751-2234. Home address: PO Box 181, Mt. Vernon 65712. House committees: Appropriations–General Administration; Crime Prevention and Public Safety; Judiciary; Rules; Tax Policy. Biography: Born September 9, 1973, in Aurora. Graduate of Pierce City High School, 1991, received an A.B. in philosophy, University of Missouri–Columbia, 1995, and a Juris Doctor, University of Missouri–Columbia School of Law, 1998. He and his wife, Laura, have a son, Jack Elliott. He is an attorney and former assistant prosecutor. An active member of St. Susanne’s Catholic Church, he also participates with his wife at First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon. Member: Mt. Vernon Kiwanis Club, board of directors; 39th Judicial Circuit Bar Association, past president; Mt. Vernon Rotary Club; Lawrence County Farm Bureau; Decatur Lodge #400, Pierce City; Lawrence County Republicans; Lawrence County Pachyderm Club, two-term past president; Pachyderm state board of directors; Chamber of Commerce. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. 196 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 133 RONNIE MILLER Capitol office: Room 414; phone (573) 751-1347. Home address: 623 Morgan Dr., PO Box 5, Stockton 65785. House committees: Administration and Accounts (chair); Commun- ications. Biography: Born July 22, 1946, in Stockton. Graduated from Stockton High School in 1964. Attended basic and advanced Business Management Summer School, Kansas Univ. He served and was Honorably Discharged from the United States Air Force. He and his wife, Mary Jane, have two children, a son Scott, his wife, Sunnie and grandson, Jackson Matthias; and daughter Stacie, her husband, Kade Scrivner. Member: Stockton Christian Church; Stockton Lions Club; Cedar County Farm Bureau; Promise Keepers; Show-Me Christian Youth Home Board; Black Walnut Festival Finance Committee; American Legion. Formerly: County Red Cross Blood Recruitment, chair, seven years; Cedar County Red Cross Board; South President, Missouri Telephone Assn., Stockton R-I School Board. Elected to the House: 1996–2002. Republican.

District 134 JIM VIEBROCK Capitol office: Room 406-A; phone (573) 751-2381. District address: PO Box 176, Republic 65738. House committees: Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Re- sources; Communications; Elections; Judiciary; Rules. Biography: A life long resident of the Republic area. A graduate of Republic R-III schools, he studied plant science at SMSU, was elected president of the Horticulture Club there. He was honored by the Future Farmers of America as national runner-up for the highest award given by FFA, “O.M. Scotts Turf and Landscape Management Proficiency”. Former owner of a wholesale nursery operation for 21 years. Also co-managed an automotive repair shop, now restoring old houses. Active in the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce and volunteers, James River Basin Project and Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation and Development office, board of directors. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 135 ROY W. HOLAND Capitol office: Room 113; phone (573) 751-2210. Home address: 1840 E. Vincent St., Springfield 65804. House committees: Health Care Policy (chair); Appropriations– Health, Mental Health and Social Services (vice chair); Budget; Children and Families; Professional Registration and Licensing. Biography: Born January 7, 1940. Graduate of Jamestown College, N.D. (B.A., 1962); University of Texas–Southwest Medical School (M.D., 1966). He and his wife, Gail, have four children: Robert, Marsha, Brian and Michael. He is an orthopedic surgeon. Served with the USAR-MC (Operation Desert Storm). Member: Second Baptist Church, Springfield; Cox Hospital staff; Neighborhood Association; Vitae Society. Elected to the House: 1996–2002. Republican. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 197

District 136 B.J. MARSH Capitol office: Room 311; phone (573) 751-0136. District address: 1819 S. National, Springfield 65804. House committee: Tourism and Cultural Affairs (chair). Biography: Born February 21, 1940, in Pennsboro. Graduated from Greenfield High School and attended Southwest Missouri State University. Graduate of Weaver Airline Personnel School, 1960. His wife, Shirley, is deceased. He has two children: Marty, married to Trish with two children, Mitchell J. and Madison Ann; Monte, married to Kari, with one child, Owen Mitchell. Owner of Marsh Travel Agency and Motorcoach Tours. He is a Protestant. Serves as a commissioner of Missouri Tourism Commission. Member: Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce; St. John’s Hospital Advocate Board and Hospital Auxiliary, life member; American Bus Association. Past member: Southwest Missouri Officials Association; Missouri State High School Activities Association. Officiated at high school and college basketball games for 15 years. Elected to the House: 1988–2002. Republican.

District 137 MARK WRIGHT Capitol office: Room 316; phone (573) 751-6562. Home address: 1890 N. Grant, Springfield 65803. House committees: Rules (vice chair); Appropriations–Education; Children and Families. Biography: Assistant Majority Floor Leader. Born February 18, 1969, in Ft. Worth, Texas. Graduate of Kennedale High School. Attended Baptist Bible College, Springfield, where he pursued a degree in Pastoral Studies. He and his wife, Tiffany, have three children, Jacquelyn, Savannah and Preston. He has worked as a teen and college counselor for several churches, developing gang, drug and alcohol awareness programs; Boys & Girls Town of Mo. Springfield, bd. of trustees; served as a delegate to the 1996 Republican National Convention, and was a chair for a presidential campaign in Missouri’s 7th Congressional District. Member: Parkcrest Baptist Church; Bowerman Elementary School PTA; Woodland Heights Neighborhood Assn. Serves as chair of Special Committee on General Laws. Elected to the House: 1998–2002. Republican.

District 138 LARRY MORRIS Capitol office: Room 130D-B; phone (573) 751-9474. Home address: 3184 E. Topping Circle, Springfield 65804. House committees: Administration and Accounts (vice chair); Appropriations–Education; Financial Services; Health Care Policy. Biography: Born December 30, 1942, in Springfield. Graduated from Hillcrest High School, 1961 and SMSU, 1965 with additional degrees from SMSU in 1993 & 1995, in psychology and counseling. Married, four children and four grandsons. Worked for the Social Security Administration for twenty-five years and was self-employed as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Past president of Missouri Right to Life. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. 198 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 139 BRAD ROARK Capitol office: Room 312; phone (573) 751-2948. Home address: PO Box 1914, Springfield 65801. House committees: Appropriations–General Administration (chair); Budget; Financial Services. Biography: Born on August 12, 1975, in Springfield. He attended Springfield Christian High School. Recieved a B.S. degree in political science with minor in business administration from Southwest Baptist University. He is a licensed insurance agent. Attends Second Baptist Church. Appointed to the American Council of Young Political Leaders. Received the Friend of Agriculture award from Missouri Farm Bureau. Served as Majority Chief Deputy Whip, 2001–02 Session. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Republican.

District 140 BOB DIXON Capitol office: Room 405-A; phone (573) 751-9809. Home address: 1350 N. Washington Ave., Springfield 65802. House committees: Crime Prevention and Public Safety; Financial Services; Job Creation and Economic Development. Biography: Born May 27, 1969. Attended Christian Schools of Springfield, Southwest Mo. State Univ. and Drury Univ. in Spring- field (B.S., business administration, 1997, magna cum laude). He and his wife, Amanda, have three daughters, Grace, Rose and Olivia. Relationship Manager, Heartland Payment Systems, a bank- card transaction processing company. Member: Solid Rock Assembly of God; American Legislative Exchange Council; Rogers- ville, Springfield and Strafford Area Chambers of Commerce; Springfield Hotel & Motel Assn.; James River Basin Partnership; North Springfield Betterment Assn.; The History Museum for Spring- field-Greene County Bd. of Trustees; Kiwanis Club of Springfield North Bd. of Directors; past president, Midtown Neighborhood Assn.; past vice pres., Boyd Elementary PTA; past Parent Representative Springfield R-12 Schools Parent Advisory Council. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 141 JAY WASSON Capitol office: Room 134; phone (573) 751-1503. District address: 730 W. Center Circle, Nixa 65714. House committees: Elections; Local Government; Professional Registration and Licensing; Small Business. Biography: Born October 24, 1956, in Springfield. A 1974 graduate of Nixa High School, he attended Drury University. He is in real estate. Served as Mayor of Nixa, 1997–2002. Member of First Baptist Church, Nixa. Honored with Nixa Community Foundation Citizen of the Year, 2002 and Missouri Parks and Recreation Assn. Public Officials Achievement award, 2002. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 199

District 142 JERRY BOUGH Capitol office: Room 415-B; phone (573) 751-2565. Home address: 3806 Kimber Rd., Nixa 65714. House committees: Communications, Energy and Technology; Conservation and Natural Resources; Education; Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs; Retirement. Biography: Born April 30, 1944, in Collins. A 1962 graduate of Stockton R-1 High School, he received a bachelors degree in education, 1966, Kansas State College; master’s degree in Administration, 1974, Drury College; specialist in administration, 1994, Southwest Missouri State Univ. He resides in Nixa with his wife, Sharon Lee. They have three children, Cinda Rodgers, Kip Bough and Brandy Bough. Served in the Army, in Vietnam, earning Bronze Star for his service. A retired educator, he was awarded the “Southwest Principal of the Year”. He attends James River Assembly. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 143 MAYNARD WALLACE Capitol office: Room 410-A; phone (573) 751-2042. Home address: HCR 77, Box 75, Thornfield 65762. House committees: Appropriations–Education (vice chair); Tourism and Cultural Affairs; Workforce Development and Workplace Safety. Biography: Born April 21, 1943, and raised in Pondfork, located in western Ozark County Education: School of the Ozarks, J.C.; Southwest Missouri State University; Central Missouri State University, master and specialist degrees in education. Married to Linda Larson, 1967, they have three children: Michelle, Michael and Nicole, and five grandsons. He raises beef cattle. Former teacher and coach at Sparta and Butler; principal at Butler Jr. High School; assistant superintendent at Pike County R-III. Served as superintendent of schools at Forsyth (1979–94) and Ava (1994–99). Member: Protestant faith. Past president, Forsyth Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Missouri Administrators Assocation Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 144 VAN KELLY Capitol office: Room 317-B; phone (573) 751-2205. District address: RR 2, Box 518, Norwood 65717. House committees: Corrections and State Institutions (chair); Agri- culture; Appropriations–Public Safety and Corrections; Crime Pre- vention and Public Safety. Biography: Born January 28, 1965, in Mountain Grove. Graduate of Norwood High School. Attended Drury University and the Springfield Police Academy. He is a dairy farmer and Director of Camp Joy Bible Camp. Member: Liberty Faith Church. Former deputy sheriff in Ava, working as bailiff and jailer. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Republican. 200 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 145 MIKE CUNNINGHAM Capitol office: Room 415-A; phone (573) 751-3819. Home address: 894 Golf Course Rd., Marshfield 65706. House committees: Administration and Accounts; Appropriations– Transportation and Economic Development; Small Business. Biography: Born January 8, 1947, in Columbia. A graduate of Macon High School, 1965; attended Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Fla.; received a B.S. in business administration with a minor in economics from Truman State University, 1972. He and his wife, Neena, have three children: Zack, Seth and Leah. He is a livestock farmer. Retired in 2001 as owner and manager of a supermar- ket in Marshfield. Served in the U.S. Army 1967–69, attaining the rank of Sergeant E-5 in the military police, before being honorably discharged. Member: First Baptist Church in Marshfield; Marshfield’s Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Authority, Development League, Public School Foundation, Farm Bureau; American Legion; Missouri Foxtrotter Horse Assocation and the A.Q.H.A. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 146 RANDY ANGST Capitol office: Room 303-B; phone (573) 751-4451. Home address: 18732 Normandy Dr., Lebanon 65536. House committees: Small Business (vice chair); Communications; Energy and Technology; Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs; Local Government. Biography: Born June 30, 1957, in Lebanon. Attended Southwest Missouri State University. He and his wife, Linda, have a son, Levi. A small business owner, he operates Bailey’s TV, Inc. Member: First Baptist Church; Lebanon Evening Lions Club; Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce; AUSA. Served two terms on the Joel E. Barber School Board. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 147 MARK A. HAMPTON Capitol office: Room 109-B; phone (573) 751-4804. Home address: PO Box 108, Summersville 65571-0108. House committees: Administration and Accounts; Agriculture; Corrections and State Institutions; Ethics. Biography: Born February 18, 1956, in Jefferson City. Educated at School of the Ozarks (B.A., criminal justice); William Woods University (M.A., educational administration). Married Karen Overmiller, September 1, 1979. Formerly with Missouri State Water Patrol. Additionally, he was a teacher, coach, and athletic director with Summersville School District for 17 years. Member: First Baptist Church, Summersville; National Rifle Association; Safari Club International; North American Hunting Club. Awards: Missouri Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise; MSTA Friends of Education; Missouri Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture. Serves on the Special Committee on General Laws. Elected to the House: 1998–2002. Democrat. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 201

District 148 BILL L. RANSDALL Capitol office: Room 107; phone (573) 751-1727. Home address: 503 Wildwood Ln., Waynesville 65583. House committee: Rules. Biography: Assistant Minority Floor Leader. Born March 16, 1947, in Waynesville. Educated at University of Missouri–Rolla; Moler Barber School. Married Patricia Fulbright on May 21, 1967. They have two daughters, Cynthia LeAnne and Amy Elizabeth, and five grandchildren. He is a farmer and businessman. Awards: Department of Army Outstanding Civilian, Legislator of the Year, 2002 by Missouri Chamber of Commerce; Legislative Recognition, 2002 by Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education; Missouri Vocational Special Needs Association Distinguished Service for Community Involvement, 2002; Missouri Cattlemen’s Producer of the Year, 2002; Honorary Lifetime member of Soybean Association. Elected to the Waynesville City Council, 1978; mayor pro tem, 1982–88; mayor, 1988–96; Waynesville City Council, 1988–96. Chaired committee to select U.S. Marshals and U.S. Attorneys, 1993. Elected to the House: 1996–2002. Democrat.

District 149 BOB MAY Capitol office: Room 412-A; phone (573) 751-5713. Home address: PO Box 465, Rolla 65402. House committees: Elections (chair); Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Conservation and Natural Resources; Education. Biography: Born January 18, 1935, in Mansfield, Illinois. Graduated from the University of Illinois (B.S., forestry, 1962). Married Carlene Reifsteck, Nov. 28, 1954 in Champaign, Illinois. They have three sons: Mike, Tim and Pat (deceased), and four grandchildren. Veteran of the U.S. Navy, 1953–57. Retired from U.S. Forest Service, 1962–90. Elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Founding Board Member, Phelps County Community Partnership. Member: Rolla Optimist Club; Rolla Public Schools Partnership in Education Committee; Rolla Chamber of Commerce; Rolla Community 2000 Team. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Republican.

District 150 FRANK A. BARNITZ Capitol office: Room 102B-B; phone (573) 751-2108. Home address: PO Box 104, Lake Spring 65532. House committees: Agriculture; Budget; Job Creation and Economic Development. Biography: Born March 17, 1968, in Poplar Bluff. Attended Southwest Missouri State University. Married to Lisa Payne-Barnitz. They have three daughters, Leslie Ann Fry, Camilla Alann Barnitz and Kenadee Grace Barnitz. In addition to his legislative duties, he is owner/operator of Barnitz Farms, Inc. Family attends First Christian Church in Salem. Member: Missouri Democratic Party; Missouri Farm Bureau; Dent-Phelps RIII School Board; Dent County Cattleman’s Association; Dent and Crawford County Democratic Clubs; University of Missouri–Columbia Wurdack Farm Advisory Board. Former leader: Lake Spring 4-H Club; Dent County Extension Council; Regional Extension Council. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Democrat. 202 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 151 CHUCK PURGASON Capitol office: Room 200-A; phone (573) 751-1882. Home address: 2680 County Rd. 7360, Caulfield 65626. House committees: Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Social Services (chair); Budget; Rules; Workforce Development and Workplace Safety. Biography: Majority Whip. Born May 19, 1960, in West Plains. Graduate of West Plains R-7 High School. Married to Janet Lee. They have three children: Robert, Tracey and Cory. He is owner and founder of Ozark Awards, operates a cow/calf operation. Member: First Baptist Church; National Rifle Assn.; Missouri Bowhunters Assn.; State Coon Hunters Assn. of Missouri; National Wild Turkey Federation; Ducks Unlimited; National Federation of Independent Business; National Assn. of Small Businesses; West Plains, Mountain View and Willow Springs Chambers of Commerce; Missouri Cattlemen’s Assn. Awards: Chief Deputy Whip Republican Caucus, 2001–02; Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture, 1998, 2000, 2002; Asst. Whip of the Republican Caucus, 1998; Outstanding Freshman Legislator for Government Accountability, 1997. Elected to the House: 1996–2002. Republican.

District 152 J.C. (John) KUESSNER Capitol office: Room 101-K; phone (573) 751-2112. Home address: PO Box 815, Eminence 65466. House committees: Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Re- sources; Crime Prevention and Public Safety; Tourism and Cultural Affairs; Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born November 13, 1942, in Poplar Bluff. Educated in Winona Public Schools. Attended Southwest Missouri State University. Served in the United States Army. Married Patti Smith in 1967. They have two children, Jason Kuessner and Sara Kuessner. Self-employed businessman. Member: Christian Church, elder; Chamber of Commerce; Industrial Development Board; American Legion Post 0509; VFW Post 6043. Active in many civic and community activities. Elected to the House: 2002. Democrat.

District 153 MIKE DETHROW Capitol office: Room 233-A; phone (573) 751-1066. Home address: RR 1, Box 1105, Alton 65606. House committees: Conservation and Natural Resources (vice chair); Appropriations–Transportation and Economic Development; Local Government. Biography: Born August 7, 1952, in Thayer. Earned his B.S. and M.S. in agriculture at University of Missouri–Columbia. He and his wife, Barbara, have one son, Michael. He is a farmer and small businessman. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 203

District 154 GAYLE KINGERY Capitol office: Room 114-B; phone (573) 751-4039. Home address: 1615 N. 14th St., Poplar Bluff 63901. House committees: Appropriations–Education; Health Care Policy; Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born July 21, 1939, in Harviell. Graduate of Poplar Bluff High School, 1957, he received a B.S. in education from Southeast Missouri State University, 1966. Married to Jolene Goldschmidt. They have five children and three grandchildren. Served in the U.S. Air Force, 1961–65, with tour in Vietnam, 1963–64. Spent 36 years as a teacher, coach and an administrator in the field of education. He is a certified Hunter Education instructor. Member: First United Methodist Church, Poplar Bluff; Amvets Post 29; VFW Post 6477; National Rifle Association Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 155 WAYNE COOPER Capitol office: Room 234; phone (573) 751-1119. Home address: 130 Elm St., Camdenton 65020. House committees: Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs (vice chair); Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Health Care Policy; Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Biography: Born February 27, 1949, in Somerset, Kentucky. A 1967 graduate of McCreary County High School, in Ky. Received a bachelor’s degree, University of Kentucky, 1971 and medical degree, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, 1975. He resides in Camdenton with his wife, Christine. They have two sons, Todd and Tim, and three grandchildren. He is a physician, served as chief of staff for Lake Regional Hospital, 1991–93. Was a staff member, Campus Crusade for Christ in the Philippines, 1977–80 and associate staff and medical director of New Tribes Mission, 1980–84. Member: Graceland Nondenominational Church; Graceland Ministries, Inc., pres.; Mid-Missouri AHEC (Area Health Education Center), bd. of directors; Camden Co. Republican Club, vice pres.; Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 156 ROD JETTON Capitol office: Room 301; phone (573) 751-5912. Home address: PO Box 22, Marble Hill 63764. House committee: Judiciary. Biography: Speaker Pro Tem. Born September 9, 1967. He is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University. He and his wife, Cassie, have three children: Callie, Emily, and Will. He is a real estate broker and state-certified appraiser in Marble Hill. Elected as Bollinger County Commissioner, 1996. Served as Infantry Officer in the Marine Corps, 1991–95; was involved in the Somalia Operation. Member: New Salem Baptist Church; Farm Bureau; Optimist Club; Chamber of Commerce; NFIB; VFW Post 5900; NRA; Christian Coalition; Secretary of State’s Council on Library Development and the Delta Commission. Serves on the Legislative Research and Oversight Committee. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Republican. 204 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District 157 SCOTT A. LIPKE Capitol office: Room 400C-B; phone (573) 751-6662. Home address: 2547 Ridgeway Dr., Jackson 63755. House committees: Appropriations–General Administration; Crime Prevention and Public Safety; Judiciary; Tax Policy. Biography: Born March 28, 1969. He lives in Jackson with his wife, Ashley. They have one child, Parker. A 1987 graduate of Jackson High School, he received a B.S. in political science, Murray State University, 1991 and a juris doctor, Valparaiso University School of Law, 1995. He is an attorney and has a private law office in Jackson. Has served as Cape Girardeau County’s assistant prosecuting attorney and legal counsel, and been in private practice. Member: St. Paul Lutheran Church; Safehouse for Women, board of directors; Riverside Regional Library, board of trustees; Jackson Chamber of Commerce; Missouri Farm Bureau; Southeast Missouri Pachyderm Club; Jackson Jaycees; Ducks Unlimited. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

District 158 JASON GLENNON CROWELL Capitol office: Room 309; phone (573) 751-2459. Home address: 2140 Sussex, Cape Girardeau 63701-1269. House committees: Ethics (chair); Rules (chair). Biography: Majority Floor Leader. Born February 3, 1972, in Cape Girardeau. Educated at Southeast Missouri State University (B.S.B.A., economics, 1995) and the University of Missouri–Colum- bia School of Law (Juris Doctorate, 1998). Member of Centenary United Methodist Church; Cape Girardeau Noon Lions Club; Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce; Southeast Missouri State University Copper Dome Society and Booster Club; Cape Girardeau Elks Lodge 639; Theta Xi; Southeast Missouri Pachyderm Club; the Missouri and Cape Girardeau County Farm Bureau. Serves on the board of directors for Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence and on the advisory board of the University of Missouri Delta Center. He is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. Elected to House: 2000–02. Republican.

District 159 ROBERT (Rob) MAYER Capitol office: Room 404-A; phone (573) 751-5457. District address: 21 Vine St., PO Box 571, Dexter 63841. House committees: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (chair); Ag- riculture; Judiciary. Biography: Born February 25, 1957, in Cape Girardeau. Educated in the Dexter public schools; Southeast Missouri State University (B.S. political science), University of Missouri–Kansas City (J.D., 1996). Married Nancy Tuley on July 29, 1978. They have three children, Jason, Dustin, and Daniel. He is an attorney at law. Previously worked as a farmer, broadcaster, and an industrial engineering technician. Member: First Baptist Church, Deacon; Keller Library Board; Dexter Kiwanis Club; Missouri Farm Bureau; Dexter Chamber of Commerce; Stoddard County and Missouri Bar; American- International Charolais Association; Missouri Delta Center Advisory Committee; Missouri Veterans Home Foundation Board; Stoddard County Gospel Mission Board; Southeast Missouri Pachyderm Club. Award: Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture, 2002. Elected to the House: 2000–02. Republican. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 205

District 160 PETER C. MYERS SR. Capitol office: Room 315; phone (573) 751-5471. District address: PO Box 99, Sikeston 63801-0099. House committees: Agriculture (chair); Appropriations–Agriculture and Natural Resources; Budget; Conservation and Natural Re- sources. Biography: Born January 4, 1931, in Racine, Wis. Educated at William Horlick High School, Racine, Wis. Earned B.S. in agriculture, University of Wisconsin–Madison. He and his wife, Mary, have five children: Joseph, Peter Jr., Kristina, Gretchen and Jon. Currently president of Myers Land Management Company. Serves as advisor to Adopt-a-Farm Family of America. Served in various agricultural positions on the national level. Member: Trinity Gospel Church; Sikeston Area Chamber of Commerce; Missouri Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Former commissioner of Missouri Department of Conservation; Missouri Farm Bureau, former state board member; New Madrid and Scott County Farm Bureaus; Missouri 4-H Foundation. Elected to the House: 1998–2002. Republican.

District 161 LANIE G. BLACK III Capitol office: Room 413-A; phone (573) 751-4560. Home address: 671 N. 407th Rd., Charleston 63834. House committees: Appropriations–Transportation and Economic Development (chair); Agriculture; Budget; Corrections and State Institutions; Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Biography: Born December 30, 1946, in Cairo, Illinois. Educated at Charleston High School. Earned a B.S. in chemical engineering from Vanderbilt University. He currently resides in Charleston with his wife, Ann. He has two children: Navy Lt. L.G. Black and J.J. Black. He is a poultry producer. Served in the U.S. Navy. Member: First Baptist Church; Kiwanis Club; Farm Bureau; Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America. He was honored in 1993 as the Charleston Man of the Year for his community involvement. Elected to the House: 1998–2002. Republican.

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District 163 OTTO BEAN JR. Capitol office: Room 409-A; phone (573) 751-8591. Home address: 25397 State Hwy. 153, Holcomb 63852. House committees: Agriculture; Appropriations–Health, Mental Health and Social Services; Retirement; Senior Security. Biography: Born January 1, 1938, in Gideon. Attended elementary and high school at Gideon Public Schools. Graduate of Western Military Academy, 1956; received a degree in agriculture from the University of Missouri, 1971. He and his wife, Janet Stillman Bean, have two children: Barry Brent Bean and Jason Stillman Bean. He served in the National Guard for eight years, achieving the rank of First Lieutenant. He is a farmer. Member: St. John’s Episcopal Church in Caruthersville. Elected to the House: 2002. Republican.

Missouri’s Legislative Districts

St. Charles County and St. Louis City and County Nodaway Putnam Schuyler Worth Harrison Scotland Atchison Clark Gentry Mercer 4 3 Sullivan 21 17 13 74 Holt Grundy Adair Lewis 75 18 78 Andrew Knox 19 81 DeKalb 12 15 80 69 Daviess Macon 76 28 Linn Marion 79 77 70 14 16 71 61 5 8 Shelby 83 Livingston 82 72 60 27 86 57 84 58 Caldwell 87 73 64 Buchanan Clinton Chariton Monroe 92 63 6 65 7 88 94 91 59 66 108 67 29 Ray 22 Randolph Ralls 89 93 Platte Clay 9 95 Carroll 10 Pike 85 96 36 Audrain 90 97 30 Lafayette 26 21 100 Howard Boone 11 109 101 Saline 23 35 Jackson 122 Lincoln 102 Cooper 25 y 123 24 99 St. Charles 121 118 117 Callaway Montgomery 114 Warren St. Louis City 124 Cass 20 Johnson Pettis Moniteau St. Louis Count Osage Franklin Morgan Cole 105 120 116 Gasconade 113 98 Jefferson Henry 111 103 Bates Benton 115 112 107 St. Clair Camden Miller Maries 110 104 149 Ste. Genevieve 119 Hickory 155 Crawford 125 148 150 Washington Perry

St. Francois Vernon Polk Pulaski 106 Cedar Dallas 146 Phelps 157 133 Dent Cape Girardeau Barton Laclede Iron 152 Madison Dade 147 126 Webster 158 127 Wright Reynolds Jasper Greene Bollinger 160 Lawrence 145 Texas 156 128 144 Shannon Wayne Scott 129 Christian Stoddard 131 132 Douglas Carter 141 142 151 159 Mississippi Newton 154 68 Ozark Howell 153 Butler Stone Oregon 130 Barry 143 New Madrid McDonald Taney Ripley 161

38 62 163 32 162

33 34 Dunklin Pemiscot

31 53 139 40 51 37 41 49 39 54 42 43 52 137 44 55 134 50 138 48 136 140 45 56 135 46 47 Greene County Jackson, Clay, Platte Counties STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS 207

State Representative Districts State representative districts as established by the Missouri Appellate Apportionment Commission and filed with the Secretary of State on December 13, 2001. District Description or boundary Population District Description or boundary Population 1 Counties of Clark, Knox, Lewis, Schuyler 42 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,198 and Scotland ...... 34,414 43 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,350 2 Counties of Adair, Putnam and Sullivan 44 Part of Jackson County ...... 35,059 (part of) ...... 35,256 45 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,438 3 Counties of Daviess, Grundy, Harrison, Mercer 46 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,039 and Sullivan (part of) ...... 35,255 47 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,940 4 Counties of Atchison, Nodaway 48 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,655 and Worth ...... 35,398 49 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,673 5 Counties of Andrew, DeKalb (part of), 50 Part of Jackson County ...... 33,828 Gentry and Holt ...... 35,360 51 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,605 6 Counties of Caldwell (part of), Clinton, 52 Part of Jackson County ...... 35,077 DeKalb (part of) and Ray (part of) ...... 35,015 53 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,558 7 Counties of Carroll, Linn (part of) and 54 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,889 Livingston ...... 34,379 55 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,655 8 Counties of Chariton (part of), Linn (part of), 56 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,084 Macon and Sullivan (part of) ...... 35,193 57 Part of St. Louis City ...... 33,734 9 Counties of Audrain (part of), Lincoln 58 Part of St. Louis City ...... 33,649 (part of), Monroe, Pike (part of), Ralls 59 Part of St. Louis City ...... 34,054 and Shelby (part of) ...... 35,323 60 Part of St. Louis City ...... 34,310 10 Counties of Marion and Shelby (part of) . . 35,231 61 Part of St. Louis City ...... 34,313 11 Counties of Lincoln (part of) and Pike 62 Part of St. Louis City ...... 34,302 (part of) ...... 34,782 63 Part of St. Louis City ...... 33,492 12 Counties of Lincoln (part of) and 64 Part of St. Louis City ...... 33,544 St. Charles (part of) ...... 34,729 65 Part of St. Louis City ...... 33,395 13 Part of St. Charles County ...... 34,525 66 Part of St. Louis City ...... 34,042 14 Part of St. Charles County ...... 34,443 67 Part of St. Louis City ...... 34,122 15 Part of St. Charles County ...... 34,477 68 St. Louis County (part of) and 16 Part of St. Charles County ...... 34,962 St. Louis City (part of) ...... 34,328 17 Part of St. Charles County ...... 34,776 69 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,408 18 Part of St. Charles County ...... 33,617 70 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,961 19 Counties of Montgomery and Warren . . . . 33,766 71 Part of St. Louis County ...... 33,824 20 Part of Callaway County ...... 35,156 72 Part of St. Louis County ...... 33,811 21 Counties of Audrain (part of), Boone 73 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,198 (part of) and Callaway (part of) ...... 35,262 74 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,531 22 Counties of Boone (part of), Chariton 75 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,127 (part of), Howard (part of) and 76 Part of St. Louis County ...... 33,884 Randolph ...... 34,277 77 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,224 23 Part of Boone County ...... 34,815 78 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,123 24 Part of Boone County ...... 35,212 79 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,701 25 Part of Boone County ...... 35,059 80 Part of St. Louis County ...... 33,980 26 Counties of Boone (part of), Howard 81 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,561 (part of) and Saline ...... 34,191 82 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,677 27 Part of Buchanan County ...... 35,416 83 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,479 28 Part of Buchanan County ...... 35,088 84 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,139 29 Counties of Buchanan (part of) and 85 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,205 Platte (part of) ...... 35,274 86 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,047 30 Counties of Clay (part of) and Platte 87 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,471 (part of) ...... 35,271 88 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,268 31 Part of Clay County ...... 34,257 89 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,278 32 Counties of Clay (part of) and Platte 90 Counties of Jefferson (part of) and (part of) ...... 35,199 St. Louis County (part of) ...... 33,699 33 Part of Clay County ...... 33,539 91 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,697 34 Part of Clay County ...... 34,712 92 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,731 35 Part of Clay County ...... 35,424 93 Part of St. Louis County ...... 33,579 36 Counties of Caldwell (part of), Clay 94 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,107 (part of) and Ray (part of) ...... 35,295 95 Part of St. Louis County ...... 33,576 37 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,390 96 Part of St. Louis County ...... 33,841 38 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,133 97 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,399 39 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,303 98 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,417 40 Part of Jackson County ...... 34,191 99 Part of St. Louis County ...... 34,707 41 Part of Jackson County ...... 33,966 100 Part of St. Louis County ...... 33,490 208 OFFICIAL MANUAL

District Description or boundary Population District Description or boundary Population 101 Part of Jefferson County ...... 33,572 134 Part of Greene County ...... 33,620 102 Part of Jefferson County ...... 34,041 135 Part of Greene County ...... 33,730 103 Part of Jefferson County ...... 34,077 136 Part of Greene County ...... 34,281 104 Part of Jefferson County ...... 34,558 137 Part of Greene County ...... 34,327 105 Counties of Franklin (part of) and 138 Part of Greene County ...... 34,146 Jefferson (part of) ...... 33,619 139 Part of Greene County ...... 33,832 106 Counties of Bollinger (part of), Madison and St. Francois (part of) ...... 34,972 140 Counties of Greene (part of) and 107 Counties of Ste. Genevieve (part of) and Webster ...... 33,355 St. Francois (part of) ...... 33,960 141 Counties of Barry (part of), Stone and 108 Part of St. Louis City ...... 33,529 Taney (part of) ...... 34,208 109 Part of Franklin County ...... 33,721 142 Counties of Christian (part of) and 110 Counties of Crawford (part of), Franklin Greene (part of) ...... 34,081 (part of) and Washington (part of) ...... 33,913 143 Counties of Christian (part of), Ozark 111 Counties of Crawford (part of), Franklin (part of) and Taney (part of) ...... 33,727 (part of) and Gasconade (part of) ...... 33,467 144 Counties of Douglas, Ozark (part of) 112 Counties of Gasconade (part of), Maries and Wright ...... 33,541 and Osage ...... 33,533 145 Counties of Dallas (part of) and Polk . . . . 34,145 113 Part of Cole County ...... 33,626 146 Counties of Dallas (part of) and Laclede . . . 33,920 114 Part of Cole County ...... 33,744 115 Counties of Camden (part of) and Miller . . 35,080 147 Counties of Pulaski (part of) and Texas . . 33,501 116 Counties of Camden (part of) and 148 Part of Pulaski County ...... 33,699 Morgan (part of) ...... 34,939 149 Part of Phelps County ...... 33,426 117 Counties of Cooper, Moniteau, Morgan 150 Counties of Crawford (part of), Dent, (part of) and Pettis (part of) ...... 33,666 Phelps (part of) and Reynolds (part of) . . . 33,841 118 Part of Pettis County ...... 34,490 151 Howell County ...... 34,202 119 Counties of Benton, Hickory, Pettis 152 Counties of Iron, Reynolds (part of), (part of) and St. Clair (part of) ...... 34,253 St. Francois (part of) and Washington 120 Counties of Cass (part of), Henry, (part of) ...... 33,643 Johnson (part of) and St. Clair (part of) . . . 34,333 153 Counties of Carter, Oregon, Reynolds 121 Part of Johnson County ...... 35,111 (part of), Ripley (part of) and Shannon . . . 34,181 122 Lafayette County ...... 35,262 154 Part of Butler County ...... 34,426 123 Part of Cass County ...... 35,084 124 Counties of Cass (part of) and 155 Counties of Perry and Ste. Genevieve Johnson (part of) ...... 34,848 (part of) ...... 35,028 125 Counties of Bates, Cass (part of) and 156 Counties of Bollinger (part of), Butler Vernon (part of) ...... 34,557 (part of), Ripley (part of) and Wayne . . . . 33,773 126 Counties of Barton, Jasper (part of) and 157 Counties of Bollinger (part of) and Vernon (part of) ...... 34,854 Cape Girardeau (part of) ...... 33,758 127 Counties of Jasper (part of) and 158 Part of Cape Girardeau County ...... 34,326 Newton (part of) ...... 34,138 159 Counties of Scott (part of) and Stoddard 128 Part of Jasper County ...... 34,387 (part of) ...... 33,880 129 Counties of Jasper (part of) and 160 Counties of Mississippi (part of), Newton (part of) ...... 34,463 New Madrid (part of) and Scott (part of) . . 33,692 130 Counties of McDonald (part of) and 161 Counties of Mississippi (part of), Newton (part of) ...... 34,123 131 Counties of Barry (part of) and New Madrid (part of) and Scott (part of) . . 34,659 McDonald (part of) ...... 33,643 162 Counties of Dunklin (part of), New Madrid 132 Counties of Barry (part of), Lawrence (part of) and Pemiscot ...... 34,273 (part of) and Newton (part of) ...... 33,792 163 Counties of Butler (part of), Dunklin 133 Counties of Cedar, Dade, Greene (part of) (part of), New Madrid (part of) and and Lawrence (part of) ...... 34,584 Stoddard (part of) ...... 34,247 LEGISLATIVE HISTORICAL LISTING 209 Legislative historical data Officers—Missouri Senate and House, 1820–2003

President Pro Tem of Secretary of Speaker of Chief Clerk of Session Senate Senate House House

1—1820 Silas Bent Jno. S. Brickey James Caldwell John McArthur 1821a Isadore Moore Arthur Nelson Hy. S. Geyer Thompson Douglas 2—1822 Benj. Emmons Bernard O. Neill Hy. S. Geyer Thompson Douglas 3—1824 William Biggs William G. Pettus Hy. S. Geyer Thompson Douglas A.J. Williams 4—1826 Felix Scott J.S. Langham Alex. Stuart Sam’l C. Owen 5—1828 Geo F. Bollinger Wm. Wright John Thornton Jas. H. Birch 1829a Geo F. Bollinger Wm. Wright John Thornton Jas. H. Birch 6—1830 N.S. Burkhartt Jas. H. Birch John Thornton Sam’l C. Owen 7—1832 John Miller Henry Schurlds Thos. Reynolds Alb. G. Harrison 8—1834 Daniel Ashby Wm. B. Napton John Jameison Jas. B. Bowling 9—1836 Daniel Ashby Jos. B. Wells John Jameison Thos. C. Burch 10—1838 Abraham Hunter Jas. L. Minor Thos. H. Harvey M.V. Harrison 11—1840 Owen Rawlins Jas. S. Watson Sterling Price Wm. Gilpin 12—1842 Owen Rawlins Hampton L. Boone Sterling Price Jas. S. Watson 13—1844 Robt. E. Acock W. Claude Jones Claib F. Jackson Wm. Gilpin 14—1846 Ayres Hudspeth Ephraim B. Ewing Claib F. Jackson Benj. F. Massey 15—1848 Ayres Hudspeth Jas. H. Britton Alex. M. Robinson Benj. F. Massey 16—1850 Ayres Hudspeth Wm. G. Minor Nath. W. Watkins Geo. W. Huston Richard R. Reesb 17—1852 Extra (no record) Math. W. Irwin Reuben Shelby Geo. W. Huston 17—1852 Regular (no record) W.D. McCrackenc Reuben Shelby Geo. W. Huston 18—1854 Owen Rawlins W.D. McCracken Wm. Newland Sam’l A. Lowe 1855a Walter B. Morris W.D. McCracken Wm. Newland Sam’l A. Lowe 19—1856 Jno. D. Stevenson W.D. McCracken Robt. C. Harrison Jas. H. Britton 1857a Jno. D. Stevenson Benj. F. Hesser James Chiles Wm. S. Moseley 20—1858 Thos. S. Richardson Warwick Hough John T. Coffee Wm. S. Moseley 1859a B.J. Brown Warwick Hough John T. Coffee Wm. S. Moseley 1860a B.J. Brown Warwick Hough Christian Kribben Wm. S. Moseley 21—1860 B.J. Brown Warwick Hough John McAffee Thos. H. Murray 1861a Nath. C. Claiborned John McAffee Thos. H. Murray 1861e Miles Vernon John T. Crisp John McAfee Thos. H. Murray 22—1862 A.C. Marvin I.V. Pratt L.C. Marvin Walter C. Gantt 1863a A.C. Marvin I.V. Pratt L.C. Marvin Walter C. Gantt 23—1864 Geo. R. Smith T.J.C. Fagg Walter L. Lovelace Dam M. Draper 1865a Jewett Norris T.J.C. Fagg Andrew J. Harlan Dam M. Draper 24—1867 David Bonham David P. Dyer Andrew J. Harlan N.T. Doane 1868a David Bonham David P. Dyer Andrew J. Harlan J.C.S. Colby 25—1869 S.W. Headlee Geo. A. Moser John C. Orrick J.C.S. Colby 1870a S.W. Headlee Geo. A. Moser John C. Orrick J.C.S. Colby 26—1871 Louis Gottschalk Jno. W. Hendricks Robt. P.C. Wilson David A. Sutton 1871a Louis Gottschalk Jno. W. Hendricks Robt. P.C. Wilson David A. Sutton 1872a Louis Gottschalk Jno. W. Hendricks Robt. P.C. Wilson David A. Sutton 1872a Louis Gottschalk Jno. W. Hendricks Robt. P.C. Wilson David A. Sutton 27—1873 Thos. Essex Benj. F. Wallace Mortimer McIlhaney John T. Pratt 1874a Thos. Essex Benj. F. Wallace Mortimer McIlhaney John T. Pratt 28—1875 Th. J.O. Morrison W.W. Protsman Banton G. Boone V.M. Hobbs 29—1877 Th. J.O. Morrison Daniel Able John F. Williams Geo. W. Frame 30—1879 Mich. H. Phelan W.Y. Pemberton J. Edwin Belch W.S. Seymour 31—1881 Th. J.O. Morrison Francis C. Nesbit Thos. P. Bashaw J.H. Hawley 1882a Th. J.O. Morrison Francis C. Nesbit Thos. P. Bashaw Jno. A. Hannay 32—1883 Th. J.O. Morrison Francis C. Nesbit Jos. F. Richardson Jno. A. Hannay 33—1885 Alb. H. Edwards Francis C. Nesbit John M. Wood W.P. Bentley 210 OFFICIAL MANUAL

34—1887 David A. Ball Ashley S. Coker J.W. Alexander T.C. Hornbuckle 1887a David A. Ball Ashley S. Coker J.W. Alexander T.C. Hornbuckle 35—1889 H.W. Johnson Henry L. Gray Jos. J. Russell Caleb G. Yate 36—1891 N.B. Anderson Henry L. Gray Wilbur F. Tuttle Abner S. Smith 1892a N.B. Anderson Henry L. Gray Wilbur F. Tuttle Abner S. Smith 37—1893 James W. Sebree Cornelius Roach Thos. W. Mabrey John W. Jacks 38—1895 G.T. Dunn Cornelius Roach B.F. Russell Albert Griffin 1895a G.T. Dunn Cornelius Roach B.F. Russell Albert Griffin 39—1897 Chas. E. Peers Cornelius Roach John W. Farris Chas. W. Green 40—1899 W.S. McClintic Cornelius Roach Wm. J. Ward H.W. Newman 41—1901 Frank H. Farris Cornelius Roach J.H. Whitecotton Jos. S. Tall 42—1903 Thos. L. Rubey Cornelius Roach J.H. Whitecotton Jos. S. Tall 43—1905 Emmett B. Fields Cornelius Roach David W. Hill Ben F. Russell 44—1907 Frank M. McDavid Cornelius Roach J.M. Atkinson Frank L. Dawson 1907a Frank M. McDavid Cornelius Roach J.M. Atkinson Frank L. Dawson 45—1909 G.W. Humphrey R.S. McClintic Alfred A. Speer W.C. Goshorn 46—1911 F.W. McAllister R.S. McClintic John T. Barker J. Kelly Pool 47—1913 Francis M. Wilson R.L. Daniels James H. Hull Omar D. Gray 48—1915 Carter M. Buford W.A. Norman James P. Boyd R.E.L. Marrs 49—1917 John F. Morton Doc Brydon Drake Watson R.E.L. Marrs 50—1919 Walter C. Goodson R.E.L. Marrs S.F. O’Fallon W.G. Kitchen 1919a Walter C. Goodson R.E.L. Marrs S.F. O’Fallon W.G. Kitchen 51—1921 Howard Gray A.S. Zellweger S.F. O’Fallon J. Fent Chapin 1921f Howard Gray A.S. Zellweger S.F. O’Fallon J. Fent Chapin 52—1923 Wm. R. Painter R.E.L. Marrs Oak Hunter William Hicks 53—1925 Wm. R. Painter R.E.L. Marrs Jones H. Parker Wm. M. Turbett 54—1927 Nick T. Cave R.E.L. Marrs E.H. Winter Vic. H. Essen 55—1929 M.E. Casey R.E.L. Marrs Jones H. Parker Vic. H. Essen 56—1931 Lon S. Haymes R.E.L. Marrs Eugene W. Nelson Jos. L. Kennedy 57—1933 Michael Kinney R.E.L. Marrs Willis H. Meredith Jos. A. Bauer 1933a Michael Kinney R.E.L. Marrs Willis H. Meredith Jos. A. Bauer 58—1935 Phil M. Donnelly R.E.L. Marrs John G. Christy Jos. A. Bauer 59—1937 Albert M. Clark R.E.L. Marrs John G. Christy Jos. A. Bauer 60—1939 Joseph H. Brogan R.E.L. Marrs John G. Christy Jos. A. Bauer 1940a Phil M. Donnelly R.E.L. Marrs John G. Christy Jos. A. Bauer 61—1941 Frank P. Briggs R.E.L. Marrs Morris E. Osborn Jos. A. Bauer 1941a Frank P. Briggs R.E.L. Marrs Morris E. Osborn Jos. A. Bauer 62—1943 Frank P. Briggs R.E.L. Marrs Howard Elliott Leonard F. Newton 1944a Frank P. Briggs R.E.L. Marrs Howard Elliott Leonard F. Newton 63—1945 M.C. Matthes Kirk Jones Howard Elliott Herold D. Condray 64—1947 M.C. Matthes Roy D. Miller Murray E. Thompson Curtis J. Tindel 65—1949 E.W. Allison Joseph A. Bauer Roy Hamlin J.S. Wallace 66—1951 William M. Quinn Joseph A. Bauer Roy Hamlin Ray Fordham 67—1953 Michael Kinney Joseph A. Bauer L.A. Vonderschmidt W.D. Cruce 1953a Michael Kinney Joseph A. Bauer L.A. Vonderschmidt W.D. Cruce 1954a Michael Kinney Joseph A. Bauer L.A. Vonderschmidt W.D. Cruce Richard M. Websterg 68—1955 Edward V. Long Joseph A. Bauer Roy Hamlin Austin Hill 69—1957 Floyd R. Gibson Joseph A. Bauer Roy Hamlin Austin Hill 1957a Floyd R. Gibson Joseph A. Bauer Roy Hamlin Austin Hill 1958a Floyd R. Gibson Joseph A. Bauer Roy Hamlin Austin Hill 70—1959 Floyd R. Gibson Joseph A. Bauer Richard H. Ichord Austin Hill 1960a Floyd R. Gibson Joseph A. Bauer Richard H. Ichord Austin Hill 71—1961 Albert M. Spradling Jr. Joseph A. Bauer Thomas D. Graham Agnes Moore 72—1963 Albert M. Spradling Jr. Joseph A. Bauer Thomas D. Graham Agnes Moore 73—1965 John W. Joynt Joseph A. Bauer Thomas D. Graham Agnes Moore 1965a John W. Joynt Joseph A. Bauer Thomas D. Graham Agnes Moore 74—1967 John W. Joynt Joseph A. Bauer James E. Godfrey Agnes Moore 1968a John W. Joynt Joseph A. Bauer James E. Godfrey Agnes Moore 1968a John W. Joynt Joseph A. Bauer James E. Godfrey Agnes Moore 75—1969 Earl R. Blackwell Joseph A. Bauer James E. Godfrey Agnes Moore 1969a Earl R. Blackwell Joseph A. Bauer James E. Godfrey Agnes Moore LEGISLATIVE HISTORICAL LISTING 211

1970a Earl R. Blackwell Joseph A. Bauer James E. Godfrey Agnes Moore J.F. Pattersonh 1970a J.F. Patterson Joseph A. Bauer James E. Godfrey Agnes Moore 1970a J.F. Patterson Joseph A. Bauer James E. Godfrey Agnes Moore 76—1971 J.F. Patterson Joseph A. Bauer James E. Godfrey Agnes Moore 1972a J.F. Patterson Vinita E. Ramsey James E. Godfrey Agnes Moore 77—1973 William J. Cason Vinita E. Ramsey Richard J. Rabbitt Agnes Moore 1973a William J. Cason Vinita E. Ramsey Richard J. Rabbitt Agnes Moore 1974 William J. Cason Vinita E. Ramsey Richard J. Rabbitt Agnes Moore 1974a William J. Cason Vinita E. Ramsey Richard J. Rabbitt Agnes Moore 78—1975 William J. Cason Vinita E. Ramsey Richard J. Rabbitt Agnes Moore 1975a William J. Cason Vinita E. Ramsey Richard J. Rabbitt Agnes Moore 1976 William J. Cason Vinita E. Ramsey Richard J. Rabbitt Agnes Moore 79—1977 Norman L. Merrell Vinita E. Ramsey Kenneth J. Rothman Dwight Fine 1977a Norman L. Merrell Vinita E. Ramsey Kenneth J. Rothman Dwight Fine 1978 Norman L. Merrell Vinita E. Ramsey Kenneth J. Rothman Dwight Fine 80—1979 Norman L. Merrell Vinita E. Ramsey Kenneth J. Rothman Dwight Fine 1979a Norman L. Merrell Vinita E. Ramsey Kenneth J. Rothman Dwight Fine 1980 Norman L. Merrell Vinita E. Ramsey Kenneth J. Rothman Dwight Fine 1980a Norman L. Merrell Vinita E. Ramsey Kenneth J. Rothman Dwight Fine 81—1981 Norman L. Merrell Vinita E. Ramsey Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 1981a Norman L. Merrell Vinita E. Ramsey Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 1982 Norman L. Merrell Vinita E. Ramsey Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 1982a Norman L. Merrell Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 82—1983 John E. Scott Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 1984 John E. Scott Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 1984a John E. Scott Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 83—1985 John E. Scott Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 1986 John E. Scott Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 84—1987 John E. Scott Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 1988 John E. Scott Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 85—1989 James L. Mathewson Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 1990 James L. Mathewson Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 86—1991 James L. Mathewson Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 1992 James L. Mathewson Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 87—1993 James L. Mathewson Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 1993a James L. Mathewson Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 1994 James L. Mathewson Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 1994a James L. Mathewson Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 88—1995 James L. Mathewson Terry Spieler Bob F. Griffin Douglas Burnett 1996 James L. Mathewson Terry Spieler Steve Gawi Anne C. Walker 1996 James L. Mathewson Terry Spieler Steve Gaw Anne C. Walker 89—1997 Bill McKenna Terry Spieler Steve Gaw Anne C. Walker 1997j Bill McKenna Terry Spieler Steve Gaw Anne C. Walker 1998 Bill McKenna Terry Spieler Steve Gaw Anne C. Walker 90—1999 Ed Quick Terry Spieler Steve Gaw Anne C. Walker 2000 Ed Quick Terry Spieler Steve Gaw Anne C. Walker 91—2001 Peter Kinder Terry Spieler Jim Kreider Ted Wedel 2001a Peter Kinder Terry Spieler Jim Kreider Ted Wedel 2002 Peter Kinder Terry Spieler Catherine Hanaway Stephen Davis 92—2003 Peter Kinder Terry Spieler Catherine Hanaway Stephen Davis a Indicates extra sessions; b Elected to replace Minor (deceased). c Elected to replace Irwin (resigned). d Elected to replace Hough (resigned). e Secession legislature first met at Neosho and then at Cassville. f Two extra sessions were held in 1921. g Elected to replace Vonderschmidt (deceased). h Elected to replace Blackwell. i Elected to replace Griffin (resigned). j Two extra sessions were held in 1997. 212 OFFICIAL MANUAL

agencies effectively accomplish their missions as mandated by the statutes. The members of the committee are: Joint Representative Richard Byrd, chair; Senator Chuck Gross, vice chair. Senators Gibbons, Jacob, Steelman and Wheeler. Representatives Goodman, Johnson, Luetkemeyer and Legislative Willoughby. Joint Committee on Capital Committees Improvements and Leases Oversight Telephone: (573) 751-3360 Joint Committee on The Joint Committee on Capital Improve- Administrative Rules ments and Leases Oversight is a statutory com- Room B-8, State Capitol mittee. The duties of the committee are set forth Jefferson City 65101 in Section 21.530 - 21.537, RSMo. The commit- Telephone: (573) 751-2443 tee is composed of ten members of the General Assembly; five members from the Senate The Committee on Administrative Rules was Appropriations Committee and five members created in 1975 and is a permanent joint com- from the House of Representatives Budget mittee of the General Assembly as provided in Committee. Chapter 536, Revised Statutes of Missouri. The The committee reviews all information con- Committee is comprised of five members of the cerning capital improvements budgets and Senate and five members of the House. In order appropriations and monitor all leases and pro- to provide continuity in the operation of the posed leases to determine if the projects are in committee, the statute authorizing the commit- compliance with the intent of the General tee provides the appointment of each member Assembly. shall continue during his or her term of office as a member of the General Assembly. Members are: Senator John Russell, co-chair; Senators Childers; Goode; Gross. Represen- The Senate members are appointed by the tatives Boykins; Holand; Icet, Lager, Ransdall president pro tem of the Senate, while the repre- and Wilson (42). sentatives are appointed by the House speaker. No more than three members from each cham- Joint Committee on Corrections ber may be of the same political party. The Joint Committee on Corrections is a Under state law, the Committee on permanent, statutory committee of the General Administrative Rules is to continuously monitor Assembly. It is composed of six members of the and review both proposed and existing rules House of Representatives, appointed by the promulgated by the various executive branch speaker, and six members of the Senate, appoint- departments and divisions of state government. ed by the president pro tem. The duties of the Citizens or interested organizations who have committee are set forth in Section 21.455, concerns about rules issued by state agencies RSMo. can contact the Committee with their concerns. Members are: Senator Cauthorn; Coleman; In its review the Committee is authorized to hold Klindt; Quick and Vogel. Representatives Bruns; public hearings and review rules in question. Hampton; Kelly (36); Kelly (144); Moore and The procedures allowing the committee to Ward. rescind or modify a proposed or existing state agency rule were changed in 1993. This action was taken in order to resolve constitutional con- Joint Committee on Court Automation cerns about the separation of powers between The Joint Committee on Court Automation is the Legislative Branch and the Executive Branch. a permanent, statutory committee of the General Actions taken by the committee on rules and Assembly. It is composed of three members of regulations of state agencies must be ratified by the House of Representatives, and three mem- the full General Assembly through a concurrent bers of the Senate. The duties of the committee resolution, which then must be signed by the are set forth in Chapter 476, Section 055, RSMo. governor. The goal of the Committee on Admin- Members are: Senators Bartle; Days and istrative Rules is to ensure state agencies do not Russell. Representatives Bearden; Bringer and exceed their statutory authority and that the Byrd. JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES 213

Joint Committee on Economic Development, Policy and Planning Telephone: (573) 751-7257 The Joint Committee on Economic Develop- ment Policy and Planning is a statutory committee. The duties of the committee are set forth in Section 620.602, RSMo. The committee is composed of ten members of the General Assembly; five members of the senate, appointed by the president pro tem of the senate, and five members of the house, appointed by the speaker of the house. DONALD PROST MICHAEL WILSON Director Director, Oversight Division The committee reviews the annual report Legislative Research Committee on Legislative produced by the department of economic devel- Research opment and plan, develop and evaluate a long- al assistance as may be requested by the General term economic development policy for the state Assembly or any of its members, or as required to ensure the state’s competitive status with other by statute. states. The Research Division provides bill drafting Members are: Senator Norma Champion, chair; Senators Foster; Mathewson; Yeckel. Rep- assistance, prepares concurrent and courtesy resentatives Curls; Dempsey; Dixon; Ransdall resolutions, operates a legislative reference and Wilson (130). library and publishes the Revised Statutes of Missouri and subsequent supplements, and Committee on Legislative Research Session Laws of Missouri. One of the legislative aids furnished by the Research Division committee is its bill drafting service. 117-A State Capitol Jefferson City 65101 Bills are drawn at the request of any member Telephone: (573) 751-4223 of the General Assembly but the fact that a bill has been drafted by a member of the staff does Oversight Division not carry with it the endorsement of the 132 State Capitol Jefferson City 65101 Committee on Legislative Research. All bill Telephone: (573) 751-4143 requests are treated confidentially by the bill drafter and without comment or criticism of the The Committee on Legislative Research is a subject matter. permanent standing committee as provided by The committee does not act as a censorship Section 35 of Article III of the Missouri Con- committee and the fact that a staff member may stitution. have assisted in drafting a bill does not affect the The committee is composed of 20 members standing or reception of a bill so far as the com- of the General Assembly, with 10 members mittee is concerned. Assembly members may or appointed by the leaders of each house. No may not choose to have bills drafted by the serv- major party may have more than six members ice and there is no requirement that a bill be appointed as members from either house. submitted to the bill drafting service before Committee members are: Representative being introduced. Catherine Hanaway, chair; Senator Gary Nodler, One need of state government is a modern vice chair. Representatives Crowell; Townley; Bearden; Jetton; Yates; Davis (122); Walton; legislative reference library. The library main- Barnitz and Abel. Senators Bartle; Bray; Caskey; tained by the Committee on Legislative Research Dougherty; Gibbons; Gross; Jacob; Russell and continuously acquires books, pamphlets, peri- Shields. odicals and reports and the staff works closely with the staff of the Missouri State Library and The committee is directed by statute to pro- the Supreme Court Library. vide a variety of services for the General Assembly and its members. The committee’s Through its acquisitions, exchanges and offices and staff are divided into two divisions, a loans with other libraries, the legislative library Research Division and an Oversight Division. provides much of the material requested by The committee itself is not a policy making members of the General Assembly for the analy- group and formulates no legislative program. Its sis of public questions and provides a research staff renders only such technical and profession- tool for bill drafting and research services. 214 OFFICIAL MANUAL

Courtesy resolutions continue to be of great tem. No political party may be represented on importance to members of the General the committee by more than three members Assembly. More than 400 per month are pre- from the Senate nor by more than three mem- pared by the resolution-writers for a variety of bers from the House of Representatives. observances. Members are: Senator Chuck Gross, chair; The Oversight Division is supervised by a Senators Goode; Russell; Scott and Stoll. subcommittee of the Committee on Legislative Representatives Davis, Haywood; King; Research. Members of the Oversight Subcom- Muckler; Rupp and Smith (118). mittee are: Representatives Catherine Hanaway, The Joint Committee on Public Employee Re- chair; Senator Gary Nodler, vice chair. Repre- tirement is directed by statute to: sentatives Bearden and Abel. Senators Russell and Caskey. 1) make a continuing study and analysis of all state and local government retirement sys- The Oversight Division is responsible for tems; preparing fiscal notes on all bills pending before the General Assembly with the exception of 2) devise a standard reporting system to appropriation bills. Fiscal notes must state the obtain data on each public employee retirement cost of the proposed legislation to the state for system that will provide information on each the next two fiscal years; whether the proposal system’s financial and actuarial status at least would establish a program or agency which biennially; would duplicate an existing program or agency; 3) determine from its study and analysis the whether the provisions of the proposal were fed- need for changes in statutory law; and erally mandated; whether the proposal would 4) make any other recommendations to the have significant direct fiscal impact upon any General Assembly necessary to provide ade- political subdivision of the state; whether any quate retirement benefits to state and local gov- new physical facilities would be required; and ernment employees within the ability of taxpay- whether an impact to small businesses would be ers to support their future costs. expected. The division prepares approximately 3,000 fiscal notes during a regular legislative The committee is required to meet at least session. quarterly and may subpoena witnesses or records and may take testimony under oath in The Oversight Division is authorized to per- matters pertaining to public employee retire- form management and program evaluations of ment. state agencies and is assigned work pursuant to a duly adopted concurrent resolution of the General Assembly or a resolution adopted by the Joint Committee on Terrorism, Committee on Legislative Research. The division Bioterrorism and Homeland Security conducts the evaluations in accordance with The Joint Committee on Terrorism, Bioter- government auditing standards set forth by the rorism and Homeland Security is a statutory U.S. General Accounting Office. The manage- committee of the General Assembly. It is comment and program evaluations of the division posed of seven members of the House of provides the General Assembly with important Representatives, and seven members of the information regarding the status of programs Senate. The duties of the committee are set forth they have created and the expenditure of funds in Section 21.800, RSMo 2002. they have authorized. Members are: Senator John Griesheimer, chair; Senators Caskey; Dolan; Dougherty; Joint Committee on Public Gross; Kennedy and Steelman. Representatives Employee Retirement Carnahan; Cooper; Dusenberg. Ruestman; Shoemaker; Walsh and Wildberger. Room 219-A, State Capitol Jefferson City 65101 Telephone: (573) 751-1280 Joint Advisory Committee on Tobacco www.jcper.org Securitization The Joint Committee on Public Employee Re- The Joint Advisory Committee on Tobacco tirement (JCPER) was created in 1983 and is a Securitization is a permanent, statutory commit- permanent standing committee as provided in tee of the General Assembly. It is composed of Chapter 21, Revised Statutes of Missouri. five members of the House of Representatives, The committee is composed of 12 members and five members of the Senate. The duties of the of the General Assembly; six appointed from the committee are set forth in Section 5.597, RSMo. House of Representatives by the speaker and six Members are: Representative Blaine appointed from the Senate by the president pro Luetkemeyer, chair; Senator David Klindt, vice JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES 215 chair. Representatives Campbell; Engler; Jetton seven members of the Senate. The duties of the and Ransdall. Senators Jacob; Kinder; committee are set forth in Section 21.795, RSMo Mathewson and Yeckel. 2002. Members are: Senators Cauthorn; Dolan; Joint Committee on Transportation Goode; Klindt; Quick; Russell and Vacancy (1). Oversight Representatives Black; Crawford; Green; The Joint Committee on Transportation McKenna; Munzlinger; Wasson and Young. Oversight is a permanent, statutory committee of the General Assembly. It is composed of seven Personnel, Joint Legislative Committees: Page members of the House of Representatives, and 938 216 OFFICIAL MANUAL

Thomas Hart Benton painting mural. (Missouri State Archives, Massie Collection)