Eric Stafford joined the Kansas Chamber in January 2011 as Senior Director of Government Affairs and was promoted to Vice President of Government Affairs in May 2014. In this role, he led the Chamber’s government affairs team and directed the organization’s policy and advocacy efforts on pro‑business legislation.
Throughout his tenure in government affairs, Eric focused on key issues impacting Kansas employers including workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, immigration, health care and tort reform. He also oversaw the Chamber’s advocacy on tax policy, government efficiency, the state budget and legal reform.
Today, Eric serves as President and CEO of the Kansas Chamber, where he leads the organization’s overall strategy, operations and advocacy efforts on behalf of Kansas employers. He works closely with business leaders, policymakers and stakeholders across the state to advance policies that strengthen Kansas’ economy and improve the business climate.
Prior to joining the Kansas Chamber, Eric served for six years as Director of Government Affairs for the Associated General Contractors of Kansas, where he represented and lobbied on behalf of the commercial building construction industry and oversaw AGC’s communications and public relations efforts.
Eric graduated from Kansas State University in 2002. He and his wife, Shahira, live in Topeka and have two children.
