Dick Gephardt

Dick Gephardt served as the U.S. Representative from Missouri from 1977 to 2005. He served as House Democratic Leader for over 14 years, first as House Majority Leader from 1989 to 1995 and then as House Minority Leader from 1995 to 2003. While in Congress, he also served on the House Ways and Means and Budget Committees.

In his role as House Democratic Leader, Dick emerged as the chief architect to landmark reforms in healthcare, pensions, education, energy independence and trade policy. He has also facilitated multiple negotiations between corporate leaders and the union movement.

He is the President and CEO of Gephardt Group which provides strategic counsel on federal government relations and domestic and international labor relations issues.

Dick earned his BS from Northwestern University and a JD from the University of Michigan.