Background
Markus, Joseph Francis was born on October 24, 1952 in St. Louis. Son of Francis Henry and Dolores L. (Murray) Markus.
Markus, Joseph Francis was born on October 24, 1952 in St. Louis. Son of Francis Henry and Dolores L. (Murray) Markus.
Student, St. Mary's Seminary. Bachelor, Webster University.
Vice president, Murray Tile Company, St. Louis, 1976-1980;
president, Markus & Associations, Ltd., St. Louis, 1980-1982;
vice president, Galway Distributing Company, St. Louis, 1982-1983;
controller, Aspen Holding Company, St. Louis, 1983-1986;
vice president, chief finance officer, CG&T Industries Inc., Paducah, Kentucky, 1986-1989;
president, Capital Cons. Group, Mexico City, Mexico and Paducah, Kentucky, since 1989. Consultant Markus & Associations, St. Louis, since 1980.
Board directors Transportation and R.R. Assurance Company Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, Tortoise Group Industries Inc., Quincy, Illinois, Choice Pet Products, Inc., Paducah.
Democratic candidate for state representative, St. Louis, 1984. Sergeant United States Air Force, 1974-1975. Member American Legion, Eagle Scout Association, Youth Soccer Association.
Married Faith Ann Ploesser, January 27, 1979. Children: Richard, Lisa, Cecily, Joseph, Blake.