Richard Proehl (born November 6, 1944) is a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 7th district (Parsons in Labette County).[1] He was elected to his first term on December 21, 2005.

Richard Proehl
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 7th district
Assumed office
December 21, 2005
Preceded byJeffry L. Jack
Personal details
Born (1944-11-06) November 6, 1944 (age 80)
Emporia, Kansas
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLinda
ResidenceParsons, Kansas
Alma materKansas State University

Proehl received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Kansas State University and had worked in the banking industry for 35 years.

He has been active with a number of community organizations, including the Parsons Chamber of Commerce, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lions Club, Red Cross, and the American Legion.[2]

Committee membership

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  • Financial Institutions (Vice-Chair)
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Insurance
  • Transportation

Major donors

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The top 5 donors to Proehl's 2008 campaign were mostly professional associations:[3]

  • 1. Kansas Contractors Assoc $1,000
  • 2. AT&T $750
  • 3. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $750
  • 4. Kansas Bankers Assoc $600
  • 5. Kansas Assoc of Realtors $500
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References

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  1. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  2. ^ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Richard Proehl Biography
  3. ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions