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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Mike Bernskoetter (b. November 29, 1959) is a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 59. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010. In the 2013 session, Bernskoetter serves as majority caucus secretary.

Bernskoetter is unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Missouri House of Representatives because of term limits.

Bernskoetter's professional experience includes working as the owner and manager of Arts Pest Control.

Education

  • Diploma, Helias High School, 1978

Professional Experience

  • Diploma, Helias High School, 1978
  • Owner, Art’s Pest Control, present
  • Former Employee, Cole County Highway Department
  • Former Employee, Cole County Sewer Department

Political Experience

  • Diploma, Helias High School, 1978
  • Owner, Art’s Pest Control, present
  • Former Employee, Cole County Highway Department
  • Former Employee, Cole County Sewer Department
  • Senator, Missouri State Senate, District 6, 2019-present
  • Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, District 59, 2011-2019
  • Candidate, Missouri State Senate, District 6, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Majority Caucus Secretary, Missouri State House of Representatives, 2013-present

Former Chair, Administration and Accounts Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Ethics Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Joint Interim Committee on State Employee Wages, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative Research Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Public Employee Retirement Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Select Committee on Agriculture, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Small Business Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Utility Infrastructure Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources

Member, Economic Development

Member, Legislative Research

Member, Public Employee Retirement

Member, Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics

Member, Small Business and Industry

Member, Study Committee on Missouri Department of Transportation and Patrol Employees Retirement System

Vice Chair, Subcommittee on Legislative Research Revision

Member, Veterans and Military Affairs

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Diploma, Helias High School, 1978
  • Owner, Art’s Pest Control, present
  • Former Employee, Cole County Highway Department
  • Former Employee, Cole County Sewer Department
  • Senator, Missouri State Senate, District 6, 2019-present
  • Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, District 59, 2011-2019
  • Candidate, Missouri State Senate, District 6, 2018
  • Member, American Legion Riders of Missouri, present
  • Member, Eagles, present
  • Member, East Side Business Association, present
  • Member, Elks, present
  • Member, Farm Bureau, present
  • Member, Holy Name Society, present
  • Member, Home Builders Association, present
  • Lector/Eucharistic and Hospitality Minister/Member, Immaculate Conception Parish, present
  • Member, Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors, present
  • Member, Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Member, Knights of Columbus, present
  • Member, National Federation of Independent Businesses, present
  • Member, Sons of the American Legion Post 5, present
  • Member, Wardsville Lions Club, present
  • Member, West Side Business Association, present
  • Member, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), present
  • Volunteer, Helias Foundation
  • Former Member, Helias School Board
  • Member, Integrated Pest Management in Schools Committee, Department of Agriculture
  • President, Missouri Pest Management Association, 2006-2008
  • Member, Jefferson City Leadership Class, 2001

Other Info

Favorite Movie:

Ground Hog Day

Favorite TV Shows:

Wheel of Fortune

Favorite Type of Music:

Rock n' Roll

  • Country
  • Hobbies or Special Talents:

    Cycling, exercise, basketball, cardinal baseball, fishing, reading