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Representative Lynn M. Jenkins (KS)


Current Office: U.S. House
Current District: 2
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2010
Party: Republican



Background Information
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Scott
2 Children: Hayley, Hayden.
Birth Date: 06/10/1963
Birthplace: Holton, KS
Home City: Topeka, KS
Religion: Methodist

Education:
BS, Accounting/Economics, Weber State College, 1985
AA, Kansas State University, 1984.

Professional Experience:
Certified Public Accountant, Public Accounting, Specialty Taxation, 1985-present
Accountant, Baird, Kurtz and Dobson
Accountant, Braunsdorf, Carlson, and Clinkinbeard
Owner, Private Accounting Services.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2008-present
Treasurer, State of Kansas, 2002-present
Senator, Kansas State Senate, 2000-2002
Representative, Kansas State House of Representatives, 1998-2000.


Organizations:
American Council of Young Political Leaders
Board Member, Auburn-Washburn Public Schools Foundation
Member, CASA Advisory Board
Member, College Savings Plan Network
Board Member, Family Service and Guidance Center
Grade School Volunteer and Room Parent
Member, Jay Snideler Parent Teacher Organization
Trustee, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
Member, Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants
National Association of State Treasurers
National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators
National Council for Community Behavioral Health Care
Member, Pooled Money Investment Board
Treasurer/Board of Directors, Prince of Peace Preschool
Member, Republican Women
Member, Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church
Member, Young Men's Christian Association of Topeka Metropolitan Board.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Community Pharmacy Caucus
House Army Caucus
Member, Kansas Surety Bonds and Insurance Committee
Military Veterans Caucus
Cystic Fibrosis Caucus.

Committees:
Financial Services, Member
Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, Member
Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Member




Photo for Representative Lynn M. Jenkins (KS)



Contact Information

Capitol Website:
http://lynnjenkins.house.gov/
Capitol Webmail:
https://forms.house.gov/lynnje ...

Washington, D.C. Address
130 Cannon House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6601
Fax: 202-225-7986
District Address
701 North Broadway Street
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone: 620-231-5966
Fax: 620-231-5972
District Address
3550 Southwest 5th Street
Topeka, KS 66606
Phone: 785-234-5966
Fax: 785-234-5967





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