Tom Schweich
Tom Schweich | |
|---|---|
| 36th Auditor of Missouri | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – February 26, 2015 | |
| Governor | Jay Nixon |
| Preceded by | Susan Montee |
| Succeeded by | Nicole Galloway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 2, 1960 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 2015 (aged 54) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathleen Schweich |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Yale University Harvard University |
Thomas A. Schweich (October 2, 1960 – February 26, 2015) was an American politician, diplomat, attorney, and author. A member of the Republican Party, Schweich served as State Auditor of Missouri from 2011 until his death in 2015.
Prior to being elected State Auditor, he served as the U.S. Coordinator for Counternarcotics and Justice Reform in Afghanistan. While in that position, he was given the rank of Ambassador by U.S. President George W. Bush.
In the 2010 election, Schweich was elected State Auditor, defeating Democratic incumbent Susan Montee. He was reelected in 2014 without opposition. In 2015, Schweich announced he would run for Governor of Missouri in the 2016 election. On February 26, 2015, he committed suicide with a firearm.