- Position Held: U.S. Congress, 9th district, 2009-present. Committees: Small Business; Agriculture
- Party: Republican
- Home City & County: St. Elizabeth
- Education: Lincoln University, 1974 (B.A. political science)
- Previous Elected Office: Missouri House, 115th district, 1999-2005
- Birth date & Place: May 7. 1952; Jefferson City, MO
- Family: Wife, Jackie; 3 children, Trevor, Brandy, and Nikki; and 1 grandchild.
- Religion: Catholic
- Occupation: farmer, banker, insurance agent, appointed by Gov. Matt Blunt in 2006 to head the Division of Tourism.
- Percentage in 2008 Election: 50% against Democrat Judy Baker
