Russell Jennings
Russ Jennings | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 122nd district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – October 27, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Hayzlett |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1955 Lakin, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | October 27, 2021 (aged 66) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Judy |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Friends University (BS) |
J. Russell "Russ" Jennings (May 23, 1955 – October 27, 2021) was an American politician who served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 122nd district. Elected in 2012, he assumed office in 2013 and remained in post until his death in 2021.[1]
Early life and education
Jennings was born and raised in Lakin, Kansas. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in human resource management and criminal justice from Friends University.[2]
Career
Jennings served as the director of the Finney County Southwest Regional Juvenile Justice Authority and worked on Governor Mark Parkinson's cabinet transition before becoming a self-employed government contractor.[3] In the 2012 election for district 122 in the Kansas House of Representatives, Jennings defeated Randy Hayzlett in the Republican primary and ran unopposed in the November general election. He assumed office in 2013.[4]
References
- ^ "State lawmaker Russ Jennings dies of cancer". Lawrence Journal-World. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "TSE Public Resources - Kansas House: Rural Revitalization Committee". www.congressweb.com. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Representative J. Russell Jennings | Legislators | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.org. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Russ Jennings". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-12-20.