Shane Schoeller

Shane Schoeller (born August 21, 1971), is an American former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Schoeller represented the 139th district, encompassing North Springfield and the communities of Walnut Grove, Fair Grove, and Willard in the northern half of Greene County. Schoeller also served as the Speaker Pro Tem of the House for the 96th General Assembly.[1] On August 13, 2012, Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives Steven Tilley resigned. As Speaker Pro Tem, Schoeller held the office for one month until a replacement was named.

Shane Schoeller
Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives
Acting
In office
August 13, 2012 – September 12, 2012
Preceded bySteven Tilley
Succeeded byTim Jones
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 139th district
Assumed office
2007
Preceded byBrad Roark
Personal details
Born (1971-08-21) August 21, 1971
Salina, Kansas, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Mendie Schoeller
Children3
ResidenceWillard, Missouri
Alma materSouthwest Baptist University
ProfessionPolitician
Websiteshaneschoeller.org

Shane was the Republican nominee for Missouri Secretary of State in the 2012 election, losing in the general election to Democrat Jason Kander.[2] Following his narrow loss for Secretary of State, Schoeller was named the Executive Director of the Missouri Republican Party.

Early life and education

Schoeller was born in Salina, Kansas, and later moved to Branson, Missouri, where he graduated from Branson High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Southwest Baptist University. He is married to Mendie Schoeller, and they have three children: Emma Marie, Dorthy Katelynn, and Johnny Frederick.

Professional career

Schoeller's professional background encompasses working on behalf of the Home Builder Association of Greater Springfield as the Director of Government Affairs. He also has served as Director of Development for Students in Free Enterprise, a global, non-profit organization based on more than 1700 campuses across the world that teaches students the principles of free enterprise.

Schoeller also worked in politics and government as a Field Representative for U.S. Senators John Ashcroft and Kit Bond, as a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Congressman Roy Blunt, and as Chief Administrative Aide to Matt Blunt during his tenure as Missouri Secretary of State.

Political career

Schoeller was elected in 2006 to succeed Brad Roark. In the primary, Schoeller defeated his nearest opponent, Karen Roark (mother to outgoing Representative Roark) with 47.7% of the vote as opposed to Roark's 37.5%. Schoeller then defeated Democrat Jamie Schoolcraft and Libertarian Thomas Martz in the November general election to become state representative. Schoeller won reelection in 2008, facing no primary opposition and defeating Democrat Janet Adams with nearly 70 percent of the vote. Schoeller ran unopposed in the 2010 Republican primary and general election.[3]

In 2014, Schoeller was elected to the office of Greene County Clerk. He was reelected in 2018. [4]

Electoral history
2008 General Election for Missouri’s 139th District House of Representatives[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Shane Schoeller 13,611 69.2
Democratic Janet Adams 6,057 30.8
2006 General Election for Missouri’s 139th District House of Representatives[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Shane Schoeller 8,370 54.1
Democratic Jamie Daniel Schoolcraft 6,693 43.3
Libertarian Thomas Martz 398 2.6
2006 Primary Election for Missouri’s 139th District House of Representatives[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Shane Schoeller 1,479 47.7
Republican Karen Roark 1,162 37.5
Republican Joe Pyles 460 14.8

Candidacy for Missouri Secretary of State

On October 24, 2011, Representative Schoeller announced his candidacy in the Missouri secretary of state election, 2012.[8] Schoeller has since received 90+ endorsements from colleagues in the Missouri House and Senate. Additionally, Representative Schoeller received endorsements by John Ashcroft, Alan Keyes, and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach.[9] Schoeller led the field in fundraising throughout the race and had a campaign marked by a strong grassroots effort. Despite a barrage of last-minute attack ads from opponents, on August 7, 2012, Schoeller won the Republican Primary with 35.3 percent of the vote over opponents Scott Rupp and Bill Stouffer.[2]

In the General Election, Schoeller faced off against attorney and fellow State Representative Jason Kander. Despite nearly $900,000 in donations from Rex Sinquefield, Kander outraised Schoeller and was able to defeat Schoeller on Election Day by approximately 40,000 votes, 48.9 to 47.4 percent. [10]

Executive Director of the Missouri Republican Party

Following his narrow defeat for Secretary of State, Schoeller was tapped by new Missouri Republican Party Chairman Ed Martin to serve as Executive Director of the Party. The announcement was made on February 28, 2013. In the announcement, Martin called Schoeller 'A passionate and articulate messenger for the Republican Party.'

Personal life

Schoeller and his family are members of Second Baptist Church in Springfield. He also serves on the Missouri Tourism Commission, holds a membership in the Willard Chamber of Commerce and is a board member of Clear Vision Drama Company.

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-01-11. Retrieved 2011-01-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://sos.mo.gov
  3. http://www.sos.mo.gov/enrweb/raceresults.asp?eid=300&oid=67688&arc=
  4. https://greenecountymo.gov/about/bio.php?id=412
  5. Missouri Secretary of State Election Archives, State Representative District 139 2008 General Election-Retrieved March 29, 2008
  6. Missouri Secretary of State Election Archives, State Representative District 139 2006 General Election-Retrieved March 29, 2008
  7. Missouri Secretary of State Election Archives, State Representative District 139 2006 Primary Election-Retrieved March 29, 2008
  8. http://shaneschoeller.org
  9. http://www.shaneschoeller.org
  10. Kander, Jason (2018). Outside The Wire. Twelve. p. 68. ISBN 978-1-5387-4759-9.
Political offices
Preceded by
Steven Tilley		 Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives
2012–2012 (interim)		 Succeeded by
Tim Jones
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