Paul Curtman
Encyclopedia
Paul Curtman is a financial advisor, a former Marine
and a Republican
member of the Missouri House of Representatives
. He has represented the 105th district, which includes parts of Franklin County
, Jefferson County
, and St. Louis County
, since 2011.
in 1981. He graduated from Pacific High School
and joined the Marines in 1999. He obtained the rank of Sergeant
and spent four years on active duty and then six years in the reserves. While in the reserves he obtained a degree in political science
from the University of Missouri–St. Louis
. He then became a certified as a series 7 Investment Representative and got a job as a financial advisor at a major investment firm. He is a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church and is the assistant youth director.
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
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 105th district, which includes parts of Franklin County
Franklin County, Missouri
Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri on the south side of the Missouri River. Franklin County is part of the St. Louis Metro Area and contains many of the St. Louis exurbs. Census 2010 put the population at 101,492; making it the 10th most populous county in Missouri....
, Jefferson County
Jefferson County, Missouri
Jefferson County is a county located in East Central Missouri in the United States. The county was included as the mean center of U.S. population in 1980. It is the sixth most-populous county in Missouri. Census 2010 put the population at 218,733 Its county seat is Hillsboro. The county was...
, and 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...
, since 2011.
Early life and career
Paul Curtman was born in Flint, MichiganFlint, Michigan
Flint is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is located along the Flint River, northwest of Detroit. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the 2010 population to be placed at 102,434, making Flint the seventh largest city in Michigan. It is the county seat of Genesee County which lies in the...
in 1981. He graduated from Pacific High School
Pacific High School (Pacific)
Pacific High School is a high school in the Meramec Valley R-III School District located in Pacific, Missouri.-External links:*...
and joined the Marines in 1999. He obtained the rank of Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
and spent four years on active duty and then six years in the reserves. While in the reserves he obtained a degree in political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
from the University of Missouri–St. Louis
University of Missouri–St. Louis
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is one of four universities in the University of Missouri System. Established in 1963, it is the newest university in the UM System. , it is the largest university by enrollment in the St. Louis area with 16,548 students...
. He then became a certified as a series 7 Investment Representative and got a job as a financial advisor at a major investment firm. He is a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church and is the assistant youth director.
Political career
Paul Curtman decided to run for the state house in 2010. He was unopposed in the Republican primary and faced incumbent representative Michael Frame in the general election. He won with 56.6% of the vote.Committee assignments
- Joint Committee on Terrorism, Bioterrorism, and Homeland Security
- Appropriations - Health, Mental Health, and Social Services
- Ways and Means Committee
- Economic Development
- Downsizing State Government (Vice-Chairman)
- Special Standing Committee on Disability Services