Rob Bruchman.

Background

Representative for the 20th District I am currently serving my first term in the Kansas House of Representatives. I was first elected to represent the 20th district in November of 2010. During my first year, I have focused on working toward a smaller, more efficient government that is accountable to the residents of the State of Kansas. I have worked hard to protect and improve our local public schools and fought for the disabled and most vulnerable in our community. As a fourth-generation Kansan, I appreciate the strong values that have been instilled in me. I grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas, where I learned at an early age the importance of family, community and hard work. I represent these values each day in Topeka as your representative.

Education
As a graduate of Shawnee Mission Public Schools (Prairie Elementary, Indian Hills Middle School and SM East High School), I understand the importance of maintaining the quality of public education available in our community. During high school, I ran track, cross country and played basketball. I was an assistant editor of the school newspaper and a member of the debate team. Based on my experience, I understand how important a well-rounded education is to the full development of our children.

I attended the University of Kansas, where I received my undergraduate degree in English with honors and distinction. At KU, I was an active campus leader. I earned the Spears Scholarship for academic achievement, was named an ambassador for the University of Kansas and a community service chairman for Rock Chalk Review.

Upon graduation, I attended the University of Kansas School of Law. During law school, I served on the Student Bar Association finance committee, assisted the local community as a representative for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, and earned a CALI award for excellence in the study of contract law.

Professional Background

I started my first business as a freshman in high school, which enabled me to pay my own way through both undergraduate and law school. While in law school, I had the honor of clerking for the United States Attorney's Office in Kansas City, Kansas as well as serving as an intern in the Kansas Legislature for Congressman Kevin Yoder. Upon graduating from law school, I moved to Overland Park, Kansas and began working as an attorney for the State of Kansas enforcing the state's rights in a variety of district court matters. I then worked as a business attorney at one of Kansas City's largest law firms, before starting my own law firm. As a business attorney, I have experience working with complex finance and budgetary matters. As a business owner and entrepreneur, I understand the importance of reducing unnecessary regulations and tax burdens on individuals and small businesses in order to stimulate our economy and create new jobs.

E-mail: Rob@robbruchman.com