Kevin P. Engler

Kevin P. Engler
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 116th district
In office
2012–2014
Personal details
Born (1959-06-23) June 23, 1959
Festus, Missouri, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Chris Engler
Religion Roman Catholic

Kevin P. Engler (born June 23, 1959) is a Republican a former member of the Missouri Senate, representing the 3rd District from 2004 to 2008. He became Majority leader in January 2009. Previously he was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2003 through 2005. He was the Chairman of the Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics committee and vice chair of the Administration and Gubernatorial Appointments committees. Engler won election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 116

He was born in Festus, Missouri, and graduated from Festus High School in 1977. He went on to Southwest Missouri State University, where he earned degrees in finance/general business and marketing. He served as mayor of Farmington for six years, was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2002, and then to the Missouri State Senate in 2004 and again to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2012.

In 2009, Engler attracted attention by proposing, then withdrawing a bill to make littering a capital offense. In a short speech on the Senate floor, he referred to constituents who litter as "white trash" and "dumb rednecks." When criticized for these remarks, Engler said, "the only ones I've called names are the ones doing it. If they are offended, good."[1]

Family

He is married to Chris Engler and has four children: Aimeé, Daniel, Andrew, and Joseph. He currently resides in Farmington, Missouri and is a registered representative of Edward Jones Investments.

References

  1. ↑ Barr, Paula. "Senator Engler gets attention he wanted". Park Hills Daily Journal. February 12, 2009.


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