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.
Early life and education
Barnitz was born and raised in
Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and attended
Southwest Missouri State University
Missouri State University (MSU or MO State), formerly Southwest Missouri State University, is a public university in Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, it is the state's second largest university by enr ...
.
Career
Barnitz 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
Lake Spring is an unincorporated community in northwest Dent County, Missouri
Missouri is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee ...
.
Personal life
Barnitz 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
*''Official Manual, State of Missouri, 2005-2006.'' Jefferson City, MO:Secretary of State
External links
Missouri Senate - Frank Barnitz''official government website''
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*''Follow the Money'' - Frank Barnitz
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Missouri Senate campaign contributions
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Missouri House campaign contributions
1968 births
Living people
People from Poplar Bluff, Missouri
People from Dent County, Missouri
Missouri State University alumni
Democratic Party Missouri state senators
Democratic Party members of the Missouri House of Representatives
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