Michael O'Donnell (Missouri politician) explained

Michael O'Donnell
Children:2
Spouse:Lisa O'Donnell
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Party:Republican
Birth Date: June 17, 1968
Education:University of Missouri–St. Louis (BS)
American Military University (MS)
Unit:United States Navy Reserve
State House:Missouri
District:95th
Term Start:January 2019
Predecessor:Marsha Haefner
Occupation:Politician

Michael A. O'Donnell (born June 17, 1968) is an American politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 95th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office in January 2019.

Early life and education

O'Donnell was born in St. Louis and raised in Oakville, Missouri. After graduating from Lindbergh High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Missouri–St. Louis and a Master of Science in military strategic intelligence from American Military University.[1]

Career

O'Donnell served as an intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve. During his tenure, he was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. O'Donnell later worked as a municipal bond trader for Wells Fargo.[2] O'Donnell was in New York City during the September 11 attacks and was scheduled to attend a business meeting on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center.[3] O'Donnell was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2018 and assumed office in January 2019. He also serves as vice chair of the House Financial Institutions Committee.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michael O'Donnell's Biography . 2022-03-01 . Vote Smart.
  2. Web site: Representative Michael O'Donnell . 2022-03-01 . house.mo.gov.
  3. Web site: O'Donnell for State Representative . 2022-03-01 . odonnellformissouri.com.
  4. Web site: Michael O'Donnell (Missouri) . 2022-03-01 . Ballotpedia . en.