Background
Drew Meekins was born in Juneau, Alaska to Edward Russell "Russian" Meekins, Junior. and Nancy Harvey. His father, aunt and grandfather all served in the Alaska House of Representatives as Democrats representing Anchorage, and as such traveled to Juneau (Alaska"s capital) for legislative sessions. His father, the only one of the three to serve more than one term, played a key role in his final term during the 12th Alaska State Legislature (1981-1983) in two events which rank amongst the most significant in the history of the Alaska Legislature: the mid-session overthrow of the Democratic House leadership and its replacement with a multi-party coalition.
And the bribery conviction and subsequent expulsion of a member of the Alaska Senate.
Career
Russian Meekins, Junior. retired from elected office following that term, but remained in Juneau and worked as a lobbyist. The family moved from Alaska to Massachusetts ca. He also has an older half-brother named Rodney.
He started out as a single skater, but he switched to pair skating when he was sixteen.
Vlassov and Meekins finished in 7th place in their senior debut at the 2007 United States. Championships. They were fifth in the free program
Vlassov and Meekins were assigned to two Grand Prix events for the 2007-2008 season. However, they were forced to withdraw from the 2007 Skate Canada International before the event began due to an injury to Meekins"s shoulder which occurred during an attempted lift in practice.
Vlassov and Meekins announced the end of their partnership on November 8, 2007.
United States. Figure Skating announced on July 14, 2008 that Meekins had teamed up with Jessica Rose Paetsch. Paetsch and Meekins placed 10th at the 2009 United States. Championships. After qualifying for the 2010 United States. Championships, Paetsch & Meekins announced the end of their partnership in December 2009.
(with Vlassov).