John Wilson

President

John joined KAC in 2017 and serves as President & CEO. He works closely with the Board of Directors to set long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies that allow the organization to fulfill its mission. John served on the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund and has been a member of the Governor’s Council on Education, Tax Council, and Census Complete Count Committee. As a former Kansas State Representative, John has a unique understanding of the legislative process and the people who shape policy in the Statehouse. John’s education and experience in design guides the way he approaches policy change — focusing on making ideas clear, relatable, actionable, and focused on people. 

John grew up in southern Oklahoma but has called Kansas home since 2002. He holds a bachelor’s degree in design from the University of Kansas. John enjoys running, cooking, fire pits with friends, and traveling with his family. 

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