Rep. Sherman
Parker, a Republican, represents part of St. Charles County (District 12) in
the Missouri House of Representatives.
He was elected to the House in November 2002. Rep. Parker was elected Deputy
Majority Whip for the 92nd General Assembly.
In addition to
his legislative duties, Rep. Parker is a member of the executive staff of
UniGroup, Inc., the parent company of United Van Lines, Mayflower and other
subsidiaries which support the worldwide operations of these two leading
household goods transportation companies.
Rep. Parker also served as field representative for both Senators Bond
and Ashcroft, coordinating local media relations and representing the senators
in the St. Louis metropolitan area and 17 counties in Northeast Missouri. From 1999-2001, Rep. Parker served as
then-Congressman Jim Talent’s special assistant, communicating to constituents
the congressman’s policies and positions on a broad range of issues in the St.
Louis metropolitan area. Rep. Parker
also served as special assistant for the Talent for Senate Campaign in 2002.
Rep. Parker
received a bachelor of arts degree in North and South American history and
political science from the University of Vermont. During his junior year he attended the St. Louis University in
Madrid, Spain.
Born August
28, 1971, in St. Louis, Rep. Parker resides in St. Charles County.