Frank Barnitz (born March 17, 1968) is an American farmer, businessman, and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Missouri State Senate and Missouri House of Representatives.
Frank Barnitz | |
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Member of the Missouri Senate from the 16th district | |
In office 2005 – 2011 | |
Preceded by | Sarah Steelman |
Succeeded by | Dan W. Brown |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 150th district | |
In office 2001 – 2002 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Poplar Bluff, Missouri, U.S. | March 17, 1968
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lisa Payne-Barnitz |
Residence(s) | Lake Spring, Missouri, U.S. |
Alma mater | Southwest Missouri State University |
Occupation | Farmer, politician |
Early life and education
editBarnitz was born and raised in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and attended Southwest Missouri State University.
Career
editBarnitz was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2000, and served in that body until 2005. He was elected to the Missouri State Senate in a special election in 2005, and served in that body until 2011. He was defeated in the November 2010 election by Republican Dan Brown.
Barnitz is the owner and operator of Networth Feeds and Feeding, a custom feed mill, and manages Barnitz Farms in Lake Spring, Missouri.[1]
Personal life
editBarnitz is married to Lisa Payne-Barnitz, and they have three daughters. Barnitz and his family are members of Grace Christian Church in Salem, Missouri.
References
edit- ^ "Networth Feeds and Feeding". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- Official Manual, State of Missouri, 2005-2006. Jefferson City, MO:Secretary of State
External links
edit- Missouri Senate - Frank Barnitz official government website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Frank Barnitz