Vincent C. Schoemehl

Vincent C. Schoemehl, Jr. was the 46th mayor of Saint Louis, Missouri, serving three terms from 1981 to 1993. At the time of his first election, he was one of the City´s youngest mayors. Schoemehl is remembered for his leadership in the areas of historic preservation and urban design. He helped save the Cupples Warehouses from demolition and promoted "public-private partnerships" that led to more than 600 successful rehabilitation projects. He also launched Operation Brightside, a City beautification program, and Operation Safestreet, a home safety program.

In 1992, Schoemehl was defeated by lieutenant governor Mel Carnahan in a bid to become governor of Missouri.

Born in Saint Louis in 1946, Schoemehl also served six years on the board of aldermen as a representative from the 28th ward. Currently, he serves as president and CEO of Grand Center, Inc. He and his wife, Lois, have two sons.