Jewell Patek (born July 12, 1971) is an American politician and lobbyist. He served in the Missouri House of Representatives from the 7th district from 1997 to 2001.

Education

Patek graduated from

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in 1996.

Career

House of Representatives

Patek represented the 7th district, including portions of Carroll,

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and

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counties, in the Missouri House of Representatives for three terms, from 1997 to 2001. He also served as a military police officer in the Missouri National Guard during his tenure.

Lobbying

In 2003, Patek formed political lobbying firm Patek & Associates, based in Jefferson City. Clients include

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, Smithfield Foods,

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, St. Louis Regional Convention & Sports Authority, Heavy Constructors Association of Kansas City, Cheyenne International, Centerpointe Hospital, and the board of trustees at North Kansas City Hospital. In 2017, Patek served as treasurer to the American Democracy Alliance PAC, which supported Eric Greitens's Right-to-work law. In 2024,

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's opponents in the

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criticized his rental of a bus owned by Patek, suggesting a vested interest to client Smithfield Food's Chinese owners

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. Smithfield previously donated to

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and Brian Munzlinger, who pushed for foreign land ownership in Missouri congress.

Personal life

Patek has two daughters.

References

1971 births Living people Republican Party members of the Missouri House of Representatives {{Missouri-politician-stub