Background
Gates, Bert Lawrence was born on August 18, 1947 in St. Louis. Son of Bert Leo and Dorothy Marie Gates.
Gates, Bert Lawrence was born on August 18, 1947 in St. Louis. Son of Bert Leo and Dorothy Marie Gates.
Bachelor, Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas, 1969; Juris Doctor, St. Saint Louis University, 1973.
Attorney, St. Louis Juvenile Court, St. Louis, 1973-1975; partner, Kuelker & Gates, Professional Corporation, St. Louis, since 1975.
Member Governor's Committee on Mental Health, State of Missouri, 1996. Alderman City of Shrewsbury, Missouri, 1986-1994, mayor, since 1994. Board of Governors Benedictine College, Atchison, since 1975.
Member St. Louis County Municipal League (Executive Board since 1995, finance officer 1998), KC, Lions.
Married Diane Marie Timmermann, September 28, 1974. Children: Meaghan, Clare.