Robin Jennison
Robin Jennison was the secretary of wildlife and parks in Kansas from 2011 to 2018. He was nominated for the role by Governor Sam Brownback (R) on January 7, 2011.[1] His appointment was unanimously confirmed (38-0) by the Kansas State Senate on May 2, 2011. He stepped down from the position on September 22, 2018 to become general manager of the Kansas State Fair.[2][3]
Biography
Jennison is the former speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives. Following his departure from the legislature in 2000, he worked in several jobs related to the outdoors and made an unsuccessful run for governor in 2006. Jennison also worked as a lobbyist for six years. His clients included the Wichita Greyhound Park and other racing tracks.[4]
Education
- Degree in animal science, Fort Hays State University (1976)
Political career
Secretary of Wildlife and Parks (2011-2018)
In 2011, Governor Sam Brownback named Jennison to the cabinet-level post of secretary of wildlife and parks for the state of Kansas.[1] He stepped down from the position on September 22, 2018 to become general manager of the Kansas State Fair.[3]
Appointments
2011
Jennison was appointed as Kansas Secretary of Wildlife and Parks by Gov. Sam Brownback (R) on January 7, 2011.[1]
While some sportsmen and department employees expressed concern about Jennison's previous connections to commercialized hunting legalization and operations, the Kansas State Senate unanimously confirmed Jennison 38-0 on May 2, 2011.[5]
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
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External links
- Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Follow Secretary Jennison on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Wichita Eagle, "Robin Jennison named to head Wildlife and Parks Department," January 8, 2011
- ↑ The Topeka Capital-Journal, "Colyer appoints interim secretary of state’s wildlife, parks agency," August 27, 2018
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Hutchinson News, "Update: Jennison hired as new manager of Kansas State Fair," August 14, 2018
- ↑ The Wichita Eagle, "Former House speaker Jennison named Wildlife and Parks secretary," January 7, 2011
- ↑ Kansas Outdoors, "Jennison confirmed to lead Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism," May 3, 2011
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Kansas Secretary of Wildlife and Parks 2011–2018 |
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