Smith for Kansas - Adam W. Smith for State
Representative
Biography
Adam was born and raised in western Kansas and is the third generation to own and operate his family's farm. He is a fifth generation Kansan. He attended Weskan High School where he excelled in academics and a variety of extra-curricular activities from music to sports. After graduation, he went on to Kansas State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture with emphasis on Animal Science, Agronomy, and Agricultural Technology Management. Following graduation, he moved back to Weskan to manage the farm and ranch where he maintained the cow/calf Angus cattle herd. He also worked for the local John Deere dealerships in several different roles, working his way into the service management position. When the dealership in Sharon Springs closed, Adam concentrated solely on operating the farm for a few years. But with the onset of GPS steering systems technology, he went back to work for the local CASE IH dealership, utilizing his computer knowledge and technical skills installing steering systems and RTK radio networks.
Adam and his wife, Christine, have been married nine years and have three children, Austin is eight years old, Kaitlyn will be six years old in August, and Allison is four years old. Adam and his family are currently and have historically been very active in public service. His wife Christine currently serves on the Board of Education for Weskan Schools. Adam's father, Virgil Smith, was also a long-time school board member, Farm Bureau board member, and COOP board member. And Adam's grandfather, Clifton A. Smith, was also a long-time school board member and Wallace County commissioner, as well as serving on the board of directors for Sunflower Electric. Deeper into the family tree, Adam's great great grandfather served in the Kansas House of Representatives in the late 1800's after his service in the Civil War.
Leadership and dedication to the community run deep for Adam and his family.
In 2008, Adam was elected to the Wallace County Board of Commissioners and has worked hard to serve the people of Wallace County and western Kansas. In his role as commissioner, Adam became a part of numerous statewide organizations. In 2011, he was honored to be elected as an officer to the executive board of the Kansas Legislative Policy Group (KLPG), a bi-partisan coalition of rural Kansas counties. After serving as secretary, vice president, and president, the members reelected him to a rare second term as president. Adam currently serves as a trustee of KLPG. He has also been honored to be elected to serve on the board of
directors for Kansas County Association Multiline Pool (KCAMP) since 2012, which is a self-insured member group that provides property and liability insurance to Kansas counties. After serving on the Finance Committee for a year, he was elected president of the board. Then again, the KCAMP board reelected him to a second term as president. Adam currently serves as Claims Controller for the KCAMP board of
directors. He also currently serves as president for the Northwest Kansas Highway Officials Association, a collaboration of county commissioners and KDOT officials working together to utilize federal and state transportation dollars more efficiently and to provide feedback and ideas on state highway and bridge projects. In his local community, Adam has served on the board of directors for the Fort Wallace Memorial Association, and he has served multiple terms as president of the Sharon Springs Rotary club. He has also been active in the Weskan Community Improvement Association and is the secretary for the Weskan Alumni Association.
Out of all these responsibilities, Adam is most honored to be a husband and father. His commitment to his family is always his number one priority. In second place would be his commitment to investing in the future generations. He loves working with kids, as noted by his involvement as a junior high football coach, teaching first and second grade Sunday school, and being a 4H club leader. Adam puts his heart into whatever he is involved with, and will take that same dedicated work ethic with him to Topeka!
Adam
is a hard worker who believes in sweat-equity and would rather
get his hands dirty putting in a long day in trenches than sit
behind a desk or give a speech. But he also isn't afraid to be
the one to stand up, take charge, and lead when necessary.
That
is the kind of leadership the people of northwest Kansas
depend on!
Organizations
and Memberships
National Rifle Association Lifetime Member
Kansas Farm Bureau
Member
Kansas Livestock Association
Member
National Cattleman's Beef Association Member
Fort
Wallace Memorial Association Board of Directors 6 years
Kansas State Rifle Association Lifetime Member
Weskan Windmills 4-H
Club Leader
Kansas Legislative Policy Group Treasurer, Vice President,
two terms as President,
Current Trustee
Wallace County Board of Commissioners Elected in 2008
Chairman four years
Current Commissioner
Wallace
County Republican
Precinct Committee Elected in 2008
Current Chairman
Kansas County Association Multiline Pool Finance Committee, Vice President,
two terms as President,
Current Claims Controller
Sharon Springs Rotary Club President 3 years, Secretary 2 years,
Sergeant at Arms 1 year
Kansas Association of Counties
Delegate
Kansas Workers Risk
Cooperative for Counties
Delegate
Kansas County Commissioners Association Delegate
Northwest Kansas Highway Officials Secretary, Vice President,
Current President
Weskan Community Improvement Association
Served as co- chairman for two years
Served on board of directors
Weskan Alumni Association Served as secretary for six years
Paid for by Smith For Kansas, Christine Smith, Treasurer
Adam and his wife, Christine, have been married nine years and have three children, Austin is eight years old, Kaitlyn will be six years old in August, and Allison is four years old. Adam and his family are currently and have historically been very active in public service. His wife Christine currently serves on the Board of Education for Weskan Schools. Adam's father, Virgil Smith, was also a long-time school board member, Farm Bureau board member, and COOP board member. And Adam's grandfather, Clifton A. Smith, was also a long-time school board member and Wallace County commissioner, as well as serving on the board of directors for Sunflower Electric. Deeper into the family tree, Adam's great great grandfather served in the Kansas House of Representatives in the late 1800's after his service in the Civil War.
ors for Kansas County Association Multiline Pool (KCAMP) since 2012, which is a self-insured member group that provides property and liability insurance to Kansas counties. After serving on the Finance Committee for a year, he was elected president of the board. Then again, the KCAMP board reelected him to a second term as president. Adam currently serves as Claims Controller for the KCAMP board of
directors. He also currently serves as president for the Northwest Kansas Highway Officials Association, a collaboration of county commissioners and KDOT officials working together to utilize federal and state transportation dollars more efficiently and to provide feedback and ideas on state highway and bridge projects. In his local community, Adam has served on the board of directors for the Fort Wallace Memorial Association, and he has served multiple terms as president of the Sharon Springs Rotary club. He has also been active in the Weskan Community Improvement Association and is the secretary for the Weskan Alumni Association.
