Mark Parkinson is the 45th Governor of Kansas.
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Detailed Info
- Website:
- http://www.governor.ks.gov/
- Relationship Status:
- Married to
Stacy Parkinson - Birthday:
- June 24
- Hometown:
- Wichita
- Activities:
- Governor’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Advisory Group, Kansas Energy and Environmental Policy Advisory Group (KEEP), Kansas Mentors Leadership Council, Kansas National Bio and Agro Defense Facility Task Force, Kansas Wind Working Group, Sunflower House Capital Campaign, Safehome
- About Me:
- Mark Parkinson became Kansas’ 45th Governor on April 28, 2009.
A successful businessman and former legislator, Governor Parkinson is a native Kansan with roots in Scott City, where the Parkinsons still own the family farm.
Born in Wichita, Governor Parkinson attended Wichita Public Schools and graduated from Wichita Heights High School before going on to graduate summa cum laude from Wichita State University in 1980. He graduated first in his class from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1984.
Governor Parkinson then entered private practice, forming his own law firm in 1986. He also served as president of the Johnson County Bar Foundation.
Governor Parkinson was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 1990. Two years later, he was elected to the Kansas Senate. While in the Legislature, Governor Parkinson was known as someone who bridged party lines. He worked to strengthen Kansas schools and enhance local control. In 2006, he joined Governor Kathleen Sebelius as her Lt. Governor.
Governor Parkinson has been married to his wife, Stacy, for more than 25 years. They are parents to three children: Alex, Sam, and Kit. They belong to the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood. - Colleges:
- High School:
Education Info
Contact Info
- Email:
- Phone:
- 1-877-KS-WORKS
- Location:
- Topeka, KS, 66612