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Shari Feist Albrecht
Shari Feist Albrecht is a former member of the Kansas Corporation Commission, serving from 2012 to 2020. She served as chair of the commission from January 9, 2014, to January 14, 2016, and from January 11, 2018, to January 17, 2019.[1][2] Albrecht served on the commission after the initial expiration of her term on March 15, 2020, until her successor Andrew French was confirmed on June 24, 2020.[3][4]
Biography
Albrecht is a licensed attorney. She served as associate chief counsel at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment from 1993-2012. She has also been a supervisor of the Environmental Practice Group of the KDHE, and has served as a director for the Oil and Gas Conservation Division with the Kansas Corporation Commission.[5]
Education
- B.A., Spanish Literature, University of Kansas (1982)
- J.D., Washburn University School of Law (1984)
Political career
Kansas Corporation Commission (2012-2020)
Albrecht was appointed to the commission by Gov. Sam Brownback (R) effective August 2012 for a term ending in March 2016.[6] She was re-appointed in 2016 for a second four-year term that was initially set to expire on March 15, 2020, and served beyond her term until June 24, 2020.[4] Albrecht served as chair of the commission from January 9, 2014, to January 14, 2016, and from January 11, 2018, to January 17, 2019.[2]
Appointments
2012
Albrecht was appointed to the Kansas Corporation Commission by Gov. Sam Brownback (R) on June 25, 2012.[1]
Albrecht stated, "As a lifelong Kansan and dedicated public servant, I am honored my experience and expertise has been recognized and is valued. I am committed to channeling my knowledge and qualifications into this new challenge. I look forward to listening to the parties appearing before the Commission, learning their perspectives, and making informed decisions that balance the public interest."[5]
Personal
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Albrecht and her husband, Martin, have two daughters. They attend Faith Lutheran Church.[7]
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Topeka Capital-Journal, "Gov. names attorney to utility commission," June 26, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kansas Corporation Commission, "Commissioner Shari Feist Albrecht," accessed January 30, 2019
- ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email communication with Director of Kansas Corporation Commission Linda L. Berry," March 19, 2020]
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 WIBW, "KCC gains new member," June 24, 2020
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Farm Progress, "Shari Feist Albrecht Sworn In As KCC Commissioner," September 14, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Corporation Commission, "News release: Commissioner Albrecht Elected Chair," January 9, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Corporation Commission, "Commissioner Shari Feist Albrecht," accessed October 3, 2012
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Kansas Corporation Commission 2012-2020 |
Succeeded by Andrew French |
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