A Representative from Missouri. Born in Jefferson City, Cole County, Mo. , May 7, 1952. B. A. , Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. , 1974. Business owner. Banker. Rancher. Member of the St. Elizabeth, Mo. , board of trustees, 1978-1987. Member of the Missouri state house of representatives, 1999-2005. Director, tourism commission of Missouri, 2006-2008. Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Eleventh and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2009-January 3, 2025). Was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress in 2024.