Rep. Patricia Secrest, a Republican, represents part of St. Louis County (District 93) in the Missouri House of Representatives.

In addition to her legislative duties, Rep. Secrest is owner and co-founder of Secrest Engineered Products, Inc.

A member of the West County, Town and Country, and Fenton Chambers of Commerce, Rep. Secrest also belongs to the National Association of Women Business Owners; the AAUW; the National Federation of Republican Women; the Pachyderms; the Confluence of St. Louis, president 1987-1989; the St. Louis County Planning Commission; the Bonhomme, Missouri River, Queeny and Clayton Republican Clubs; Leadership St. Louis, Greater Missouri Focus on Leadership; and Leadership Missouri.

Named the 1994 Legislator of the Year by the National Republican Legislators Association, Rep. Secrest also has been honored with the following awards: Outstanding Freshman Legislator for Small Business Leadership, 1991; Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Spirit of Enterprise, 1992; and NFIB Guardian of Small Business, 1993.

Rep. Secrest received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a master of arts degree from Washington University.

Born in Ann Arbor, MI, Rep. Secrest resides in Manchester with her husband John C. Secrest. The two have been married since June, 1968.