3/16/2010

Citing his experience, professionalism and dedication, Governor Mark Parkinson today named Chris Biggs as Kansas’ Secretary of State.

“Chris has been in public service for more than 20 years, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to our state, our citizens and our future,” Parkinson said, in a news release. “Chris will bring his forward-looking vision to the office of Secretary of State while increasing the efficiency and participation in Kansas’ elections.”

Biggs currently serves as the state’s securities commissioner, where he most recently, and successfully, prosecuted the founder of a bankrupt theme park in Wichita which had defrauded investors of millions of dollars.

“Protecting the integrity of our state’s securities has been my mission for the past eight years. I bring that same experience and resolve to protecting the integrity of our state’s business filings and electoral system. I am honored, and truly humbled, to be selected for this new post,”  Secretary Biggs said.

Prior to being named Kansas’ security commissioner in 2003, Biggs had served as an attorney in public service, including 14 years as Geary County Attorney. Biggs is a graduate of Kansas State University and KU Law School.

Biggs currently lives in rural Geary County.

Read more about the appointment in Wednesday's Salina Journal.

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