

- Position Held: Missouri State Senator (District 2). 2006-present. State Representative 2002-2006
- Party: Republican
- Home City: Wentzville, MO
- Birth Date and Place: October 17, 1973 in Peoria, IL
- Family: Wife: Natalie; 1 daughter, Noelle
- Education: BA, Political Science, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1995.
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Profession: Investment Representative
- Work Experience: Owner, Educational Funding & Financial Aid Specialists
- Mortgage Broker; Investment Representative/Owner, Rupp & Associates.
- More: Won Special Election, Missouri State Senate, April 2006.