- Position Held: Missouri House of Representatives, 131st district, 2002-present.
- Party: Republican
- Home City: Newton Co, MO
- Birth Date and Place: Springfield, MO
- Family: Married: Richard; children: Morgan; stepchildren: Pam, Peter
- Education: Missouri Southern State College, (B.S.); Pittsburg State University (M.A.)
- Religion: Methodist
- Occupation: unknown
- Work Experience: District Coordinator, Congressman Mel Hancock, 1989-1996; Co-owner Ruestman Construction/Real Estate Development Co
