Cole McNary
Encyclopedia
Cole McNary is an American
high school
teacher and a Republican
member of the Missouri House of Representatives
. He has represented the 86th district, which includes Chesterfield
, since 2009.
, the former Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service
, Executive Director of the Missouri Gaming Commission
, and County Executive of St. Louis County.
The younger McNary attended Lindbergh High School
in St. Louis County
. He then obtained a bachelor's degree
in Aviation Management from Auburn University
and a Masters of Business Administration from St. Louis University. He worked with business analysis and sales before getting a Teaching Certificate
in Physics
from The University of Missouri-St. Louis and becoming a teacher. Before becoming a State Rep. he worked for St. John Vianney High School
where he taught mathematics and physics. McNary met his wife, Christy, while campaigning for his father. They have three children and attend United Methodist Church of Green Trails in Chesterfield.
, winning with 48.5 percent of the vote. McNary then went on to win the general election against Martha "Marty" Ott, with 57.94% of the vote. In 2010, he won reelection without opposition. He was one of thirty-nine state legislators to sign a no new taxes pledge. He is a potential candidate for State Treasurer of Missouri
in the 2012 election
.
United States
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high school
High school
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teacher and a Republican
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...
member of 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 has represented the 86th district, which includes Chesterfield
Chesterfield, Missouri
Chesterfield is a second-ring western suburb of St. Louis and is the largest city in west St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2010 census the population is 47,484. Chesterfield also celebrated its 20th birthday in 2008.- Geography :...
, since 2009.
Early life and career
Cole McNary is the son of Gene McNaryGene McNary
Gene McNary is an American politician. Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Executive Director of the Missouri Gaming Commission, and County Executive of St. Louis County...
, the former Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service
Immigration and Naturalization Service
The United States Immigration and Naturalization Service , now referred to as Legacy INS, ceased to exist under that name on March 1, 2003, when most of its functions were transferred from the Department of Justice to three new components within the newly created Department of Homeland Security, as...
, Executive Director of the Missouri Gaming Commission
Missouri Gaming Commission
The Missouri Gaming Commission is a state agency that regulates riverboat casinos and charitable bingo in Missouri. It is headquartered in Jefferson City.The Gaming Commission was established in 1993 to regulate excursion gambling boats...
, and County Executive of St. Louis County.
The younger McNary attended Lindbergh High School
Lindbergh High School (St. Louis, Missouri)
Lindbergh High School is the high school of the Lindbergh School District and is located at 4900 South Lindbergh Boulevard in St. Louis County, Missouri. Each year the high school graduates over 420 students. The school district encompasses Crestwood, Sunset Hills, Concord, and parts of Fenton,...
in St. Louis County
St. Louis County, Missouri
St. Louis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its county seat is Clayton. St. Louis County is part of the St. Louis Metro Area wherein the independent City of St. Louis and its suburbs in St. Louis County, as well as the surrounding counties in both Missouri and Illinois all...
. He then obtained a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in Aviation Management from Auburn University
Auburn University
Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts...
and a Masters of Business Administration from St. Louis University. He worked with business analysis and sales before getting a Teaching Certificate
Certified teacher
A certified teacher is a teacher who has earned credentials from an authoritative source, such as the government, a higher education institution or a private source. These certifications allow teachers to teach in schools which require authorization in general, as well as allowing educators to...
in Physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
from The University of Missouri-St. Louis and becoming a teacher. Before becoming a State Rep. he worked for St. John Vianney High School
St. John Vianney High School (Kirkwood, Missouri)
St. John Vianney High School is a private, all male, Catholic college preparatory high school located in Kirkwood, Missouri. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Louis. The school was founded by the Society of Mary , a religious order of priests and brothers who continue to...
where he taught mathematics and physics. McNary met his wife, Christy, while campaigning for his father. They have three children and attend United Methodist Church of Green Trails in Chesterfield.
Political career
In 2008, McNary ran for the Missouri House of Representatives. He defeating five opponents in the Republican primaryPrimary election
A primary election is an election in which party members or voters select candidates for a subsequent election. Primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates for the next general election....
, winning with 48.5 percent of the vote. McNary then went on to win the general election against Martha "Marty" Ott, with 57.94% of the vote. In 2010, he won reelection without opposition. He was one of thirty-nine state legislators to sign a no new taxes pledge. He is a potential candidate for State Treasurer of Missouri
State Treasurer of Missouri
The State Treasurer of Missouri is a statewide elected official responsible for serving as Missouri's chief financial officer. The current State Treasurer is Clint Zweifel.-Duties of the State Treasurer:...
in the 2012 election
Missouri state treasurer election, 2012
The Missouri treasurer election, 2012 will be held on November 6, 2012. Incumbent State Treasurer of Missouri Clint Zweifel won the 2008 Missouri state treasurer election narrowly defeating Republican candidate Brad Lager with 50.5% of the vote.- Timeline :...
.
Committee assignments
- Joint Committee on Government Accountability
- Administration and Accounts (Vice-Chairman)
- Ways and Means
- Elementary and Secondary Education
- Downsizing State Government (Chairman)