Married December 2, 1989, to Martha Smith. They have a son, Benjamin Edward. He is an attorney at law in St. Charles. Former: field representative, U.S. Congressman Ike Skelton; legal investigator, Missouri Attorney General's office; emergency medical technician, Howard County Ambulance Service.
Member: First United Methodist Church, St. Charles. Elected to the House: 1988-1992. Elected to the Senate: 1994.