Pat George


Pat George is an American businessman and politician from Kansas. He is currently the president and CEO of Valley Hope Association in Norton, Kansas.
In 2010, George was elected as the State Representative of the 119th district, and served from 2005 to January 10, 2011. He served under Governor Sam Brownback. Brownback had previously announced his intention to nominate George to serve as commerce secretary. George's appointment was confirmed by the Kansas Senate on February 3, 2011. He resigned in July 2015 to work with Valley Hope.
George was a co-owner of the Dodge City Legend professional basketball team. Additionally, he has been a partner in a number of businesses, including the Dodge City Steak Company and G and G Incorporated.
He has his B.A. in psychology from Benedictine College.

Committee membership

As a Kansas State Representative, George served on the following committees prior to his appointment as secretary:
The top 5 donors to George's 2008 campaign: