Biographical Info (hometown, experience, specialty): 

Anesthesiology and Pain Management 

St. John’s Mercy Medical Center (1997-Present) 

What other leadership positions have you held (AMA, Specialties, PACs)? When? 

AMA Council on Legislation: 1995-1997  

American Society of Anesthesiologist Government Affairs Committee: 1996-2000 

Delegate to AMA Medical Student Section, Resident and Fellow Section, and the Young Physician Section: 1989-2000 

Missouri Society of Anesthesiologists President: 2001-2002 

Which Program (Campaign School/Candidate Workshop) did you attend? 

1992 Campaign School 

1994 Campaign School 

2002 Candidate Workshop 

Have you run for public office? What was the result? 

1999 – Creve Coeur City Council – won 

2001 – Re-elected Creve Coeur City Council 

2002 – Missouri House of Representatives – 82nd District – won 

2004 – Re-elected Missouri House of Representatives 

2006 – Re-elected Missouri House of Representatives 

2008 – Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor – lost a General election 

2009 – Candidate for Missouri State Senate – 24th District – lost Primary Election 

Have the programs helped in your political careers? How?

Yes.  The AMPAC Campaign School does an outstanding job of recreating the intense time and production environment of a political campaign. The attention to detail is directly transferable to a Legislative race. 

Have the programs helped in your medical/advocacy careers? How? 

I won my first primary election for State Representative by 28 votes.  The detail management taught in the Campaign Schools made the difference for me. 

What was the most important thing you learned from AMPAC programs? 

Group dynamics can end a campaign faster than anything an opponent can do. Sometimes a campaign is about who makes the fewest mistakes. Campaign staff must function as a team. 

What would you say to members of the medical community thinking about becoming involved in politics? 

It is critical for doctors to become actively involved in politics.  Physicians make great elected and appointed officials. Our ability to care for our patients depend a great deal on the decisions made in state and federal government.