Patrick (Pat) George (February 26, 1956) is an American businessman and politician from Kansas. He is currently the president and CEO of Valley Hope Association in Norton, Kansas.[3]
Patrick (Pat) George | |
|---|---|
| Kansas Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office January 2011 – July 2015 | |
| Governor | Sam Brownback |
| Preceded by | William Thornton |
| Succeeded by | Michael Copeland[1] |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 119th district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | H. Jan Scoggins-Waite |
| Succeeded by | Brian Weber[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1956 Dodge City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lori George |
| Children | Anna George, Thomas George, Maris George |
| Residence | Dodge City, Kansas |
| Alma mater | Benedictine College |
| Profession | Businessman, politician |
In 2010, George was elected as the State Representative of the 119th district and served from 2005 to January 10, 2011. He served under Governor Sam Brownback. Brownback had previously announced his intention to nominate George to serve as commerce secretary. George's appointment was confirmed by the Kansas Senate on February 3, 2011.[4] He resigned in July 2015 to work with Valley Hope.[3]
George was a co-owner of the Dodge City Legend professional basketball team. Additionally, he has been a partner in a number of businesses, including the Dodge City Steak Company and G and G Incorporated.
He has his B.A. in psychology from Benedictine College.[5]
Committee membership
editAs a Kansas State Representative, George served on the following committees prior to his appointment as secretary:
- Taxation
- Vision 2020 (Vice-Chair)
- Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security
- Economic Development and Tourism
- Joint Committee on Economic Development
Major donors
editThe top 5 donors to George's 2008 campaign:[6]
- 1. Kansas Contractors Assoc $1,000
- 2. Kansas Assoc of Insurance Agents $600
- 3. Ruffin, Phil $500
- 4. Carr, M E $500
- 5. Kansas Beer Wholesalers Assoc $500
References
edit- ^ "Interim Secretary of Commerce". Kansas Department of Commerce. Kansas Department of Commerce. Archived from the original on 29 June 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ^ "Representative Brian Weber". Kansas Legislature, 2011-2012 Legislative Sessions. Kansas Legislative Information System and Services. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ^ a b Tim Carpenter (17 June 2015). "Kansas commerce secretary Pat George to resign in July". The Topeka Capital-Journal. The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ^ "Appointment: Secretary, Department of Commerce, Pat George". Kansas Legislature, 2011-2012 Legislative Sessions. Kansas Legislative Information System and Services. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ^ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Pat George Biography
- ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions