BACKGROUND:
Born on West Pine Street, Independence, Kansas, in his grandmother’s living room. Son of Glen and Lavon Emert. Has resided in Independence since birth.
FAMILY:
Married to Barbara Meitner Emert. Has three adult children, Kate, Babs and Jennifer.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of Independence High School
Associate of Arts Degree from Independence Community College
Journalism Degree from University of Kansas
Law Degree from University of Kansas School of Law
MEMBERSHIP:
St. Andrews Catholic Church, Independence, Kansas
EMPLOYMENT:
Retired Attorney from Emert Chubb Reynolds, LLC.
FORMER POSITIONS:
USD 446 - Independence, Kansas, Board of Education (16 years)
Elected to Kansas State Board of Education (5 years); served 2 years as Chairman
Elected to Kansas State Senate (8 years)
Appointed to Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission; served 1 year as Chairman
Appointed by Governor Mark Parkinson to Kansas Board of Regents (4 years); served 1 year as Chairman
Independence Land Bank
Independence Historical Museum & Arts Center
PRESENT POSITIONS:
Board Member:
Four County Mental Health
Disability Rights Center of Kansas