Bob Feigenbaum

Bob Feigenbaum was raised in Florissant, MO, a suburb of St. Louis and the home of the Something Different Network, in the '50s. He had a very distinguished poltical career and was a successful businessman. A brief history in his words:

As a 12 year old youngster the "Political Bug" bit me early when I saw and met President John F. Kennedy in 1960 during his campaign stop in N. St. Louis County, Missouri.

My parents Vic and Bernie encouraged my involvement in local and state politics. In 1965 as President of Student Council, Mayor James Eagan of Florissant appointed me to the board of Parks and Recreation. He also appointed me later to be Chairman of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council.

In 1967, while majoring in Political Science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, I became President of the College Young Democrats.

In 1968 I worked state-wide for then Lt. Gov. Tom Eagleton running for the U.S. Senate. I also locally headed up the Youth for James W. Symington running for the U.S. Congress. Both Eagleton and Symngton won their elections to the U.S. Senate and Congress.

In 1970 I worked full-time for the re-election of U.S. Senator Stuart Symington, then Atty. Gen. Jack Danforth challenged Symington. Danforth was a Republican, but very accepted by many Independents and some Democrats. Senator Symington won in a very close election!

In 1972 at the age of 23 I filed for the office of State Representative. Kim Pepple was my Campaign Manager and Strategist. We beat the incumbent and went on to win the General Election. In January of 1973 I was sworn in as the youngest man or woman ever elected to the Missouri House of Representatives. Since the State Rep. position was not full-time I also worked for the K.F.C. Corp. out of Louisville, KY. I was Director of Franchise Sales in 5 Midwest states. Later I made a corporate change to the Dairy Queen Company's program in Real Estate Development.

As a State Rep. I was Charman of the House Environment Committee and sponsored and passed legislation dealing with the clean-up of Toxic Waste (the State Superfund Law), the "Right to Know" law to protect workers from dangerous chemicals, radioactive waste and other health hazards. I also passed legislation to eliminate sales tax on prescription medicine and another regarding generic medicine that has saved Missourians millions of dollars.

In 1988 I ran for the U.S. Congress and won the nomination but lost the General Election in a heavy Republican vote turn-out for Vice President George Bush over Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts.

Since 1989 I have worked in the areas of sales, public relations, and Government affairs. I was in Houston, TX for 10 years and was hied as the Executive Director of the Houston Restaurant Association.

I am currently retired due to health concerns including chronic high blood pressure, minor heart disease, and am undergoing treatment for those and bi-polar disorder. I am doing volunteer work in helping other victims of Bi-Polar Disorder to face the reality of their disease and receive proper treatment.