- Position Held: Missouri Senate, 2004-present. Committees: Pensions, Veterans’ Affairs and General Laws (vice chair); Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources; appropriations; Gubernatorial Appointments; Tourism.
- Party: Republican
- Home City & County: West Plains, Howell County
- Education: West Plains High School, 1978;
- Previous Elected Office: Missouri House, 1996-2004, where he served as Majority Whip.
- Birth date & Place: May 19, 1960; West Plains, MO
- Family: Wife, Janet; 3 children, Robert, Tracey and Cory.
- Religion: Baptist
- Occupation: Ozark Wings Hatchery and Hunting Preserve
