Background
Carnahan, Mel was born on February 11, 1934 in Birch Tree, Missouri, United States. Son of A.S.J. and Mary Kathel (Schupp) Carnahan.
Carnahan, Mel was born on February 11, 1934 in Birch Tree, Missouri, United States. Son of A.S.J. and Mary Kathel (Schupp) Carnahan.
Bachelor, George Washington University, 1954. Juris Doctor, University Missouri-Columbia, 1959.
Lieutenant governor, State of Missouri, 1988-1993; governor, State of Missouri, since 1993. Majority floor leader Missouri House of Representatives, Jefferson City, 1965-1966. State treasurer State of Missouri, 1980-1984.
First lieutenant United States Air Force, 1954-1956. Member Missouri Bar Association, Order of Coif, Kiwanis (president Rolla chapter), Masons, Shriners.
Married Jean Anne Carpenter, June 12, 1954. Children: Roger, John Russell, Robin, Thomas.