Ford Carr | |
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Member of the KansasHouseofRepresentatives from the 84th district | |
Assumed office 2022 | |
Preceded by | Gail Finney |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Wichita,Kansas |
Alma mater | Southwestern College |
Profession | Aerospace engineer |
Website | Campaign website |
Ford Carr is an American politician and aerospace engineer serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives for the 84th district. He assumed office in 2022,after the death of his predecessor,Gail Finney. [1] [2] [3]
Carr is a graduate of Wichita East High School and obtained his bachelor's degree in business quality management and a master's degree in leadership from Southwestern College. He began a career in the aircraft industry in 1996,holding various positions at Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems. [4]
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