[1][3] McNeil went into the men's clothing business, and for more than 40 years has been co-owner with his twin brother John of McNeil & Reedy, a Rutland City store that sells men's suits, shoes, and other apparel, and rents tuxedos and other formal wear.
[1] In 2008, McNeil was appointed to the Vermont House of Representatives, filling the seat left vacant by the resignation of David Sunderland.
[1] In 2018, incumbent Republican Margaret Flory was not a candidate for reelection to the Vermont Senate from the three-member at-large Rutland County District.
[6] In the November general election, the three top finishers were Collamore, McNeil, and Democrat Cheryl Hooker.
[7] McNeil started his Senate term in January 2019, and was appointed to the Education and Transportation Committees.