Joel Kitchens
Joel C. Kitchens (born September 20, 1957) is an American veterinary doctor and Republican politician. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 1st Assembly district.
Joel C. Kitchens | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 1st district | |
Assumed office January 6, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Garey Bies |
Personal details | |
Born | Washington D.C. | September 20, 1957
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sherry |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin |
Alma mater | Ohio State University (BS, DVM) |
Profession | Veterinarian |
Website | |
Biography
Born in Washington, D.C., to Thomas W. Kitchens, Jr. and Fleurette Kitchens, Kitchens moved around frequently as his father served in various positions with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.[1] Kitchens received his bachelor's degree and doctor of veterinary medicine degrees from Ohio State University. He moved to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and began a veterinarian practice there in 1984. He was elected to the Sturgeon Bay School District Board of Education in 1999, eventually becoming its President .[2][3] On November 4, 2014, Kitchens was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Republican.[4]
References
- "Thomas W. Kitchens Jr. obituary". The Cincinnati Enquirer (cincinnati.com). December 13, 2011. Retrieved on April 18, 2022.
- "About Joel". Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- "Wisconsin Vote.org.-Joel C. Kitchens". Archived from the original on 2014-11-09. Retrieved 2014-11-09.
- "Currents Election Results". Archived from the original on 2019-09-01. Retrieved 2014-11-09.
External links
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Joel Kitchens at Ballotpedia
- Representative Joel Kitchens at Wisconsin Legislature