Frank Barnitz

Frank Barnitz
Member of the Missouri Senate from the 16th district
In office 2005 – 2011
Preceded by	Sarah Steelman
Succeeded by	Dan W. Brown
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 150th district
In office 2001 – 2002
Personal details
Born	(1968-03-17) March 17, 1968 Poplar Bluff, Missouri, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Lisa Payne-Barnitz
Residence(s)	Lake Spring, Missouri, U.S.
Alma mater	Southwest Missouri State University
Occupation	Farmer, politician

Frank Barnitz (born March 17, 1968) is an American farmer, businessman, and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Missouri State Senate and Missouri House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Barnitz was born and raised in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and attended Southwest Missouri State University.

Career

Barnitz was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2000, and served in that body until 2005. He was elected to the Missouri State Senate in a special election in 2005, and served in that body until 2011. He was defeated in the November 2010 election by Republican Dan Brown.

Barnitz is the owner and operator of Networth Feeds and Feeding, a custom feed mill, and manages Barnitz Farms in Lake Spring, Missouri.

Personal life

Barnitz is married to Lisa Payne-Barnitz, and they have three daughters. Barnitz and his family are members of Grace Christian Church in Salem, Missouri.

References

• Official Manual, State of Missouri, 2005-2006. Jefferson City, MO:Secretary of State

External links

• Missouri Senate - Frank Barnitz official government website
• Profile at Vote Smart
• Follow the Money - Frank Barnitz
  • 2008 2006 Missouri Senate campaign contributions
  • 2004 2002 2000 Missouri House campaign contributions