Education: St. Mary’s High School, 1973; Quincy College, B.A. political science; St. Louis University School of Law.
Religion: Maronite Catholic
Occupation: Attorney
Work Experience: Law clerk for Judge Paul J. Simon of the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District. Guilfoil, Petzall and Shoemake,law firm, 1981-2001, specializing in commercial law and corporate litigation.