Joe Smith (Missouri politician)

Joseph Michael Smith (born c. June 13, 1972) is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives. He represented the 14th district, encompassing part of St. Charles County. By Missouri law, Smith was term-limited and unable to run for reelection in 2010.

Background and education
Smith was born in St. Louis County, and graduated from Francis Howell High School in 1991. He received his associate of arts degree from St. Charles Community College in 1998, and his bachelor of arts degree cum laude in corporate communications from Lindenwood University in 2000. In 2009, Smith received his master of arts degree in service agency management.

Smith currently resides in St. Charles with his wife, Kimberley, and their son.

Career
Prior to his legislative service, Smith was employed as a UPS driver. Smith was later employed as an account representative at Lindenwood University.

Group and church memberships
Smith and his family are believers in Christianity. Smith is also a member of the Chambers of Commerce for St. Peters and St. Charles city, the St. Charles Pachyderm Club, and the St. Charles Young Republicans. Smith currently serves in the St Charles County Convention & Sports Facilities Authority.

Elected office
In 2002, Smith first ran for the 14th district state representative seat being vacated by Cindy Ostmann, who was term-limited. Smith won the Republican primary, beating Mike Dudley by 119 votes. Smith won the general election in November against Judy Davidson. Smith ran unopposed in 2004, and fended off challenges in 2006 and 2008 from Doug Broste.