Allen Icet
Encyclopedia
Allen Icet is a Republican
that represents Missouri's 84th district, a portion of Saint Louis County, in the Missouri House of Representatives
. He was elected to the House
in November 2002. Icet has served as Missouri House budget chair since 2005.
in Civil Engineering. Later, Icet went on to receive a Master’s in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis
.
with his wife, Carol. They have four children: Sarah, Melissa, Alexandra and Daniel. Rep. Icet attends Ballwin Baptist Church.
. He has previously served on 9 different committees.
His current Joint Committee membership includes the Capital Improvements and Leases Oversight, the Interim Committee on Oversight of Federal Stimulus and Stabilization Funds, Court Automation, Legislative Research, and Missouri Health Net.
Icet also has a strong commitment to service and leadership in various communities. After becoming an Eagle Scout, he joined the Life Member Eagle Scout Association. He formerly served on the Board of Directors for Ballwin Christian Academy and on the Rockwood School District Advisory Council, which serves more than 22,000 students.
St. Louis Regional Commerce & Growth Association Lewis & Clark Statesman Award 2008 -2009
Missouri Community College Association Distinguished Legislator Award 2006
SSM Cardinal Glennon Champion for Children Award 2006
“After serious consideration with my family and trusted friends, it is my intention to seek the office of State Auditor in 2010,” Icet announced. “The Auditor is the top taxpayer advocate and watchdog in the state, responsible for rooting out waste, fraud and abuse of our tax dollars.”
On July 7, Thomas Schweich
also announced his candicacy for the Missouri State Auditor in 2010, which means that there will be an August 2010 GOP primary. Also on July 7, 2009, Icet announced endorsements from 80 Missouri representatives (90% of all Republican house members in the Missouri House of Representatives
) and 4 Missouri Senators.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
that represents Missouri's 84th district, a portion of Saint Louis County, in the Missouri House of Representatives
Missouri House of Representatives
The Missouri House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Missouri General Assembly. It has 163 members, representing districts with an average size of 31,000 residents. House members are elected for two-year terms during general elections held in even-numbered years.In 1992 Missouri...
. He was elected to the House
Missouri House of Representatives
The Missouri House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Missouri General Assembly. It has 163 members, representing districts with an average size of 31,000 residents. House members are elected for two-year terms during general elections held in even-numbered years.In 1992 Missouri...
in November 2002. Icet has served as Missouri House budget chair since 2005.
Education
Icet received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
in Civil Engineering. Later, Icet went on to receive a Master’s in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1853, and named for George Washington, the university has students and faculty from all fifty U.S. states and more than 110 nations...
.
Early career
Rep. Icet is a past president (1995–96) and director (1994–96) of the Rockwood Board of Education. In 2000, Rep. Icet served as a delegate to the Missouri Republican Convention. He also served on Minority Leader Catherine Hanaway’s 2001 Blue Ribbon Budget Committee.Marriage and family life
Icet currently resides in Wildwood, MissouriWildwood, Missouri
Wildwood is a third-ring suburb of St. Louis, located in far western St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,517....
with his wife, Carol. They have four children: Sarah, Melissa, Alexandra and Daniel. Rep. Icet attends Ballwin Baptist Church.
Political career 2003-2009
He began serving the people of Missouri in 1994 as the President/Director of the Rockwood Board of Education for Saint Louis County’s largest public school system. He became a delegate of the Missouri Republican Convention in 2000 and served as a Member of the former House Minority Leader Catherine Hanaway’s 2001 Blue Ribbon Commission, recommending steps towards realistic budgeting. In 2002, he was elected to the Missouri House of RepresentativesMissouri House of Representatives
The Missouri House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Missouri General Assembly. It has 163 members, representing districts with an average size of 31,000 residents. House members are elected for two-year terms during general elections held in even-numbered years.In 1992 Missouri...
. He has previously served on 9 different committees.
His current Joint Committee membership includes the Capital Improvements and Leases Oversight, the Interim Committee on Oversight of Federal Stimulus and Stabilization Funds, Court Automation, Legislative Research, and Missouri Health Net.
Icet also has a strong commitment to service and leadership in various communities. After becoming an Eagle Scout, he joined the Life Member Eagle Scout Association. He formerly served on the Board of Directors for Ballwin Christian Academy and on the Rockwood School District Advisory Council, which serves more than 22,000 students.
Awards and accolades
St. Louis Business Journal Legislative Award 2007–2009St. Louis Regional Commerce & Growth Association Lewis & Clark Statesman Award 2008 -2009
Missouri Community College Association Distinguished Legislator Award 2006
SSM Cardinal Glennon Champion for Children Award 2006
2010 Missouri State Auditor Campaign
In June 2009 Rep. Icet announced his intentions to run for Auditor of the State of Missouri in the election 2010.“After serious consideration with my family and trusted friends, it is my intention to seek the office of State Auditor in 2010,” Icet announced. “The Auditor is the top taxpayer advocate and watchdog in the state, responsible for rooting out waste, fraud and abuse of our tax dollars.”
On July 7, Thomas Schweich
Tom Schweich
Thomas A. "Tom" Schweich is an American politician and lawyer who has served as Coordinator for Counternarcotics and Justice Reform in Afghanistan. While in that position, he was given the rank of Ambassador by U.S. President George W. Bush. In the 2010 election in Missouri, Schweich won the race...
also announced his candicacy for the Missouri State Auditor in 2010, which means that there will be an August 2010 GOP primary. Also on July 7, 2009, Icet announced endorsements from 80 Missouri representatives (90% of all Republican house members in the Missouri House of Representatives
Missouri House of Representatives
The Missouri House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Missouri General Assembly. It has 163 members, representing districts with an average size of 31,000 residents. House members are elected for two-year terms during general elections held in even-numbered years.In 1992 Missouri...
) and 4 Missouri Senators.