Attorney Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, the son of Rosa Rowe and the late Eldridge E. Rowe, Sr. Spouse Julia M. Beury Education B.A., MPA, West Virginia University; J.D., West Virginia University College of Law Legislative Service Elected to the House 1996-2000; Elected to the Senate 2004; Elected to the House 2014-2020 Affiliations Published book: “Virginia Slavery and King Salt in Booker T. Washington’s Boyhood Home” Other Public Service Delegate, Democratic National Conventions, 1996 and 2000; Senior Law Clerk, United States Circuit Court Clerk, the late Judge K.K. Hall, 1978-79; State Ethics Commission 2005-2010; West Virginia State University, Board of Governors 2010-2014, Board Chair 2011-2013; Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Families, 2003-2004; Kanawha Valley Historical and Preservation Society, Vice President 2012-2015; St. John’s Episcopal Church of Charleston, Vestry Member 2011-2014; Booker T. Washington Memorial Association, President 2003-present; Manna Meal Volunteer, 1989-1995; Kanawha Valley Village People, Organizer and Board Member, 2013-2014; Kanawha County Library Foundation Board Member, 2010-2012; West Virginia Youth Symphony, Board Member, 2009-2013; Midland Trail Scenic Highway Association, President, 1996-2000; Legal Aid Society of Charleston, Board Chair 1981-1984 Religion Episcopal