Brad Tharpe is a native St. Louisan raised in University City. Brad earned his bachelor’s degree at Marquette University, then chose to serve in the Alumni Service Corps, a service teaching program. Placed at Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Brad taught in the English department for three years. Subsequently Brad attended St. Louis University Law School, serving as Articles Editor for the St. Louis University Law Review, Student Bar Association Class Representative, and Clinic Attorney.