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.

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