Topeka, KAN. – The Kansas Chamber Friday announced it has named Christie Kriegshauser as its Vice President of Political Affairs.

For the last five years, Kriegshauser has served as the Chamber’s Director of Political Affairs. She assisted with implementing the Chamber’s statewide political strategy, focusing on the recruitment, training, and campaigning of qualified political candidates.

“Christie has been a critical leader in the Chamber’s efforts to elect legislators who understand the important role Kansas businesses play in the state’s economy. We are excited to have her move into this new role,” said Kansas Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb.

Cobb said Kriegshauser also will continue to support Chamber advocacy efforts on behalf of the Kansas business community.

“Having pro-jobs legislators in the Kansas Statehouse is key to passing the Chamber’s legislative agenda,” said Kriegshauser. “The Kansas Chamber PAC is uniquely positioned to find business-oriented individuals to run for the legislature as well as defend the champions of business in Topeka. It is an honor to work on behalf of members of the Kansas Chamber to make our state more competitive.”

Kriegshauser first worked for the Chamber in 2013 as its Vice President of Political Affairs before becoming Chief of Staff for Kansas Speaker Ray Merrick. Prior to the Chamber, she served as Chief of Staff and Communications Director for Kansas Speaker Mike O’Neal. She also worked for Speaker Merrick when he was Kansas House Majority Leader and Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer when he served in the House. She earned a degree in political science from the University of Kansas.

The Kansas Chamber will release its 2023 Legislative and Policy Agenda in early January.