Rep.
Christopher L. Shoemaker, a Republican, represents Macon County and parts of
Chariton, Linn and Sullivan counties (District 8) in the Missouri House of
Representatives. He was elected in November 2001 to fill an unexpired term.
In addition to
his legislative duties, Rep. Shoemaker is president and owner of Shoemaker RV
Center in Bevier, Mo. He also served in the United State Air Force.
Rep. Shoemaker
is a member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Macon, Mo.; State of Missouri
Leadership council for N.F.I.B.; current board member of YMCA, Long Branch,
Macon, Mo.; and a past Macon city councilman.
A recipient of
the Air Force Commendation Medal from July 11, 1983 to September 30, 1986, Rep.
Shoemaker is also an honor graduate from Air Training Command, United States.
A 1977
graduate of Macon High School, Rep. Shoemaker received an associates degree in
general education from Moberly Area Community College in 1979, a bachelor of
science degree in business management from Truman State University in 1982, and
an associates degree in applied science, maintenance production management from
Community College of Air Force.
Born November
21, 1958, Rep. Shoemaker resides in Macon with his wife Tammy. They have three
children: Justin, Austin and Amanda.