- Position Held: Missouri Senate, district 25, 2004-present. President Pro tem of the Senate.
- Other Elective Offices: Missouri House. 2000-204
- Party: Republican
- Home City: Dexter, MO
- Birth Date and Place: February 25, 1957; Cape Girardeau, MO
- Family: Wife: Nancy Tuley; 3 chldren: Jason, Dustin and Daniel
- Education: Dexter High School; B.S. in political science, Southeast Missouri State University; J.D. degree, University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School, 1996
- Religion: Baptist
- Occupation: Attorney
- Work Experience: Farming, broadcasting; industrial engineering clerk
