About Doug
My family and I are so excited to begin this journey and become your next senator for Kansas' 37th senate district. I spent my formative high school years in the senate district at Louisburg High School and moved back to Louisburg after completing my college career. My wife and I are both proud K-State Alumni, where I obtained my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a PhD. My wife and our four children proudly call Louisburg home.
I am currently a teaching professor supporting learners in graduate degree programs related to animal health, human health, and life sciences. Before becoming an educator, I worked in research and development in the animal health industry where I helped develop new veterinary medicines and technologies for food producing species and pets. I am still actively involved in the animal health industry and am a partner in a small animal health company.
I have always been motivated to aim for the stars and help to make a brighter future. This is why I became a veterinarian and a professor. This is now why I want to become your next Kansas Senator for the 37th Senate District - to help make things better in Kansas.
Political Background
I am an active member of the state Republican Party and am currently:
Chair of the Miami County Kansas Republican Party
Treasurer of the Kansas 3rd Congressional District Republican Party
Republican Precinct Committeeman
District Delegate
State Delegate
I had the honor of serving my community on the Louisburg USD 416 Board of Education and am currently a board member on our local HOA.
In college I served as President of the College Republicans and as a student senator at Kansas State University.
Service and Involvement
Current organizational and leadership affiliations:
4th Degree Knight of Columbus
Youth Sports Coach, Louisburg Recreation Commission
Scholarship Chair, Wea Knight's of Columbus Council 12456
Advisor, Kansas School Board Resource Center
At-large Board Member, American Association of Industry Veterinarians
Animal Welfare Committee Member, American Association of Bovine Practitioners
Member, American Veterinary Medical Association
Member, Kansas Livestock Association
Member, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Life Patron Member of the National Rifle Association
