Missouri Governor
- Family Background: Youngest of six children, raised by a single mother who worked three jobs. Mike and his siblings also worked to support the family.
- Career:
- Early Career: Started working at 15, advancing to New Truck Sales Manager by 23 at Dave Sinclair’s dealership.
- Osage Industries: Purchased and turned around a failing van conversion and ambulance manufacturing company, doubling its size and making it one of the largest ambulance manufacturers globally.
- Jefferson City Ford Dealership: Became one of the youngest Ford dealers in the nation in 1992, building a successful business and becoming involved in community organizations.
- Community Involvement:
- Chairman of the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce and United Way Fund Drive.
- Active in youth development with Boy Scouts, 4-H, and Special Olympics of Missouri.
- Public Service:
- Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission: Served as Chairman, improving Missouri’s road system significantly.
- State Senate: Elected in 2010, served as Majority Floor Leader, working across party lines to pass balanced budgets, protect children and seniors, cut regulations, and create jobs.
- Lieutenant Governor: Focuses on promoting Missouri businesses, expanding job growth, advocating for seniors, and supporting veterans.
- Priorities:
- Provide world-class education.
- Expand workforce development.
- Cut red tape to attract high-paying jobs.
- Personal Life:
- Married to Claudia, with four children.
- Champion cutting horse rider and successful cattle farmer on a 700-acre farm in Phelps and Pulaski Counties.
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