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Thomas E. Wright
| Thomas E. Wright | ||
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| Kansas Corporation Commission | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| May 23, 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| March 15, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Predecessor | Brian Moline | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $99,292 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | May 23, 2007 | |
| Appointed by | Gov. Kathleen Sebelius | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Wichita State University (1961); Washburn University (1979) | |
| J.D. | Washburn University School of Law (1964) | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Harper, Kansas | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
When he was first appointed to the Kansas Corporation Commission in 2007, Wright was a partner with Wright, Henson, Clark, Hutton, Mudrick & Gragson, LLP. He has served on the Washburn University Board of Regents, the Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission, the Governor's Gaming Commission and the Topeka-Shawnee County Consolidation Commission.[2]
Education
- Degree in mathematics, Wichita State University (1961)
- BA, German, Washburn University (1979)
- JD, Washburn University School of Law (1964)
Political career
Kansas Corporation Commission (2007-Present)
Appointments
2010
Wright was re-appointed to the Kansas Corporation Commission by Gov. Mark Parkinson on January 8, 2010.[1]
2007
Wright was first appointed to the Kansas Corporation Commission by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on May 23, 2007.[1]
Sebelius stated, "In addition to his legal experience, Tom is committed to the goal of making Kansas a leader in energy security and independence, taking advantage of our vast opportunities with alternative energy sources and encouraging widespread conservation efforts throughout the state. Tom has served on several public boards and commissions, and has the leadership abilities needed to move this state in an exciting new direction."[2]
Personal
Wright and his wife, Carole, live in Topeka. They have two children and five grandchildren.[1]
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| Preceded by Brian Moline |
Kansas Corporation Commission 2007-present |
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