Shane Schoeller

Shane Schoeller
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 139th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
2007
Preceded by Brad Roark
Personal details
Born August 21, 1971
Salina, Kansas
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Mendie Schoeller
Children Emma Marie
Dorthy Katelynn
John Frederick
Residence Willard, Missouri
Alma mater Southwest Baptist University
Profession Politician
Religion Baptist
Website www.shaneschoeller.org

Shane Schoeller (born August 21, 1971, is a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Schoeller represents the 139th district, encompassing North Springfield and the communities of Walnut Grove, Fair Grove and Willard in the northern half of Greene County. Schoeller is also Speaker Pro Tem of the house for the 96th General Assembly.[1]

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Personal life

Background and Education

Schoeller was born in Salina, Kansas and later moved to Branson, Missouri, where he graduated from Branson High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Southwest Baptist University. He is married to Mendie Schoeller, and they have three children,Emma Marie, Dorthy Katelynn, and Johnny Frederick.

Professional Background

Schoeller's professional background encompasses working on behalf of the Home Builder Association of Greater Springfield as the Director of Government Affairs. He also has served as Director of Development for Students in Free Enterprise, a global, non-profit organization based on more than 1700 campuses across the world that teaches students the principles of free enterprise.

Schoeller also worked in politics and government as a Field Representative for U.S. Senators John Ashcroft and Kit Bond, as a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Congressman Roy Blunt, and as Chief Administrative Aide to Matt Blunt during his tenure as Missouri Secretary of State.

Group and Church Memberships

Schoeller and his family are members of Second Baptist Church in Springfield. He also serves on the Missouri Tourism Commission, holds a membership in the Willard Chamber of Commerce and is a board member of Clear Vision Drama Company.

Elected career

Schoeller was elected in 2006 to succeed Brad Roark. In the primary, Schoeller defeated his nearest opponent, Karen Roark (mother to outgoing Representative Roark) with 47.7% of the vote as opposed to Roark's 37.5%. Schoeller then defeated Democrat Jamie Schoolcraft and Libertarian Thomas Martz in the November general election to become state representative. Schoeller won reelection in 2008, facing no primary opposition and defeating Democrat Janet Adams with nearly 70 percent of the vote. Schoeller ran unopposed in the 2010 Republican primary and general election.[2]

Electoral history

2008 General Election for Missouri’s 139th District House of Representatives[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Shane Schoeller 13,611 69.2
Democratic Janet Adams 6,057 30.8
2006 General Election for Missouri’s 139th District House of Representatives[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Shane Schoeller 8,370 54.1
Democratic Jamie Daniel Schoolcraft 6,693 43.3
Libertarian Thomas Martz 398 2.6
2006 Primary Election for Missouri’s 139th District House of Representatives[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Shane Schoeller 1,479 47.7
Republican Karen Roark 1,162 37.5
Republican Joe Pyles 460 14.8

Birther movement

Representative Schoeller was a co-sponsor of Missouri HB283, which requires proof of identity and U.S. citizenship for all President and Vice-President candidates.[6] This bill mirrors efforts in other states by those who question the birthplace and citizenship of President Barack Obama, thus the legitimacy of his election, commonly referred to as Birthers.

References

  1. ^ http://www.house.mo.gov/houseleadership.aspx
  2. ^ http://www.sos.mo.gov/enrweb/raceresults.asp?eid=300&oid=67688&arc=
  3. ^ Missouri Secretary of State Election Archives, State Representative District 139 2008 General Election-Retrieved March 29, 2008
  4. ^ Missouri Secretary of State Election Archives, State Representative District 139 2006 General Election-Retrieved March 29, 2008
  5. ^ Missouri Secretary of State Election Archives, State Representative District 139 2006 Primary Election-Retrieved March 29, 2008
  6. ^ "House Bill No. 283 96th General Assembly". Missouri House of Representatives. http://house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills111/biltxt/intro/HB0283I.htm. Retrieved 2011-04-21. 

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Members of the Missouri House of Representatives
96th General Assembly (2011–2012)
Speaker of the House: Steven Tilley (R) • Speaker pro Tempore: Shane Schoeller (R) • Majority Leader: Tim Jones (R) • Minority Leader: Mike Talboy (D)
   
  1.    Craig Redmon (R)
  2.    Zachary Wyatt (R)
  3.    Casey Guernsey (R)
  4.    Mike Thomson (R)
  5.    Glen Klippenstein (R)
  6.    Lindell Shumake (R)
  7.    Mike Lair (R)
  8.    Tom Shively (D)
  9.    Paul Quinn (D)
  10.    Jay Houghton (R)
  11.    Ed Schieffer (D)
  12.    Doug Funderburk (R)
  13.    Chuck Gatschenberger (R)
  14.    Kathie Conway (R)
  15. Vacant
  16.    Mark A. Parkinson (R)
  17.    Vicki A. Schneider (R)
  18.    Anne Zerr (R)
  19.    Kurt Bahr (R)
  20.    Jeanie Riddle (R)
  21.    John W. Cauthorn (R)
  22.    Randy Asbury (R)
  23.    Stephen Webber (D)
  24.    Chris Kelly (D)
  25.    Mary Stil (D)
  26.    Joe Aull (D)
  27.    Pat Conway (D)
  28.    Delus Johnson (R)
  29.    Galen Higdon (R)
  30.    Nick Marshall (R)
  31.    Jay Swearingen (D)
  32.    Ronald Schieber (R)
  33.    Jerry Nolte (R)
  1.    Myron Neth (R)
  2.    T.J. Berry (R)
  3.    Bob Nance (R)
  4.    Mike Talboy (D)
  5.    Ryan Silvey (R)
  6. Vacant
  7.    John J. Rizzo (D)
  8. Vacant
  9.    Leonard Hughes IV (D)
  10.    Gail McCann Betty (D)
  11.    Jason Kander (D)
  12.    Jason R. Holsman (D)
  13.    Kevin McManus (D)
  14.    Jeff Grisamore (R)
  15.    Gary L. Cross (R)
  16.    Tom McDonald (D)
  17.    Michael R. Brown (D)
  18.    Ira Anders (D)
  19.    Noel Torpey (R)
  20.    Brent Lasater (R)
  21.    Jeannie Lauer (R)
  22.    Sheila Solon (R)
  23.    Mike Cierpot (R)
  24.    Karla May (D)
  25.    Penny Hubbard (D)
  26.    Jeanette Mott Oxford (D)
  27.    Jamilah Nasheed (D)
  28.    Chris Carter (D)
  29.    Don Phillips (R)
  30.    Tishaura Jones (D)
  31.    Susan Carlson (D)
  32.    Michele Kratky (D)
  33.    Genise Monticello (D)
  1.    Mike Colona (D)
  2.    David Sater (R)
  3.    Tommy Pierson (D)
  4.    Sharon Pace (D)
  5.    Clem Smith (D)
  6.    Rory Ellinger (D)
  7.    Stacey Newman (D)
  8.    Steve Webb (D)
  9.    Bert Atkins (D)
  10.    Churie Spreng (D)
  11.    Eileen McGeoghegan (D)
  12.    Margo McNeil (D)
  13.    Mary Nichols (D)
  14.    Sylvester Taylor (D)
  15.    Rochelle Walton Gray (D)
  16.    Jill Schupp (D)
  17.    Jake Zimmerman (D)
  18.    Don Gosen (R)
  19.    Cloria Brown (R)
  20.    Cole McNary (R)
  21.    John Diehl (R)
  22.    Andrew Koenig (R)
  23.    Tim Jones (R)
  24.    John McCaherty (R)
  25.    Jeanne Kirkton (D)
  26.    Sue Allen (R)
  27.    Dwight Scharnhorst (R)
  28.    Rick Stream (R)
  29.    Mike Leara (R)
  30.    Scott Sifton (D)
  31.    Gary Fuhr (R)
  32.    Dave Hinson (R)
  33.    Bart Kormon (R)
  1.    Marsha Haefner (R)
  2.    Tim Meadows (D)
  3.    Paul Wieland (R)
  4.    Ron Casey (D)
  5.    Joe Fallert (D)
  6.    Paul Curtman (R)
  7.    Steven Tilley (R)
  8.    Linda Black (D)
  9.    Jacob Hummel (D)
  10.    Scott Dieckhaus (R)
  11.    Ben Harris (D)
  12.    Charles Schlottach (R)
  13.    Tom Loehner (R)
  14.    Mike Bernskoetter (R)
  15.    Jay Barnes (R)
  16.    Rodney Schad (R)
  17.    Wanda Brown (R)
  18.    Caleb Jones (R)
  19.    Stanley Cox (R)
  20.    Sandy Crawford (R)
  21.    Scott Largent (R)
  22.    Denny Hoskins (R)
  23.    Michael McGhee (R)
  24.    Chris Molendorp (R)
  25.    Rick Brattin (R)
  26.    Barney Fisher (R)
  27.    Mike Kelley (R)
  28.    Tom Flanigan (R)
  29.    Charlie Davis (R)
  30.    Bill White (R)
  31.    Bill Reiboldt (R)
  32.    Bill Lant (R)
  33.    Don Ruzicka (R)
  1.    Sue Entlicher (R)
  2.    Thomas Long (R)
  3.    Charlie Denison (R)
  4.    Eric Burlison (R)
  5.    Melissa Leach (R)
  6.    Sarah Lampe (D)
  7.    Shane Schoeller (R)
  8.    Lincoln Hough (R)
  9.    Kevin Elmer (R)
  10.    Raymond Weter (R)
  11.    Lyle Rowland (R)
  12.    Tony Dugger (R)
  13.    Lyndall Fraker (R)
  14.    Darrel Pollock (R)
  15.    Don Wells (R)
  16.    David A. Day (R)
  17.    Keith Frederick (R)
  18.    Jason Smith (R)
  19.    Ward Franz (R)
  20.    Paul Fitzwater (R)
  21.    Steve Cookson (R)
  22.    Todd Richardson (R)
  23.    Diane Franklin (R)
  24.    Shelley Keeney (R)
  25.    Donna Lichtenegger (R)
  26.    Wayne Wallingford (R)
  27.    Billy Pat Wright (R)
  28.    Ellen Brandom (R)
  29.    Steve Hodges (D)
  30.    Terry Swinger (D)
  31.    Kent Hampton (R)