Background
Hayden, John Michael was born on March 16, 1944 in Colby, Kansas, United States. Son of Irven Wesley and Ruth (Kelley) Hayden.
Governor of Kansas state official
Hayden, John Michael was born on March 16, 1944 in Colby, Kansas, United States. Son of Irven Wesley and Ruth (Kelley) Hayden.
Bachelor of Science, Kansas State University, 1966. Master of Science, Fort Hays State University, 1974.
Executive manager Rawlins County Promotional Council, Atwood, Kansas, 1973-1977. Agent E.C. Mellick Agency, 1977. Member Kansas House of Representatives from 120th District, 1973—1987, speaker, 1983—1987.
Governor State of Kansas, Topeka, 1987—1991. Assistant secretary fish, wildlife & parks United States Department Interior, Washington, 1991—1993. Secretary Kansas Department Wildlife & Parks, Topeka, since 2002.
Acting chairman Migratory Bird Commission, 1991—1993. Member N. American Wetlands Conservation Council, 1993—1996. President, Chief Executive Officer American Sportfishing Association, 1993—2001.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1967-1970, Vietnam.
Delaware Republican National Convention, 1984, 88. Former member Republican National Executive Committee. Former president United States Highway 36 Association.
Member Republican Governors Association (chairman 1988), League Conservation Voters (chairman 1998), American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ducks Unlimited, Rotary.
Married Patti Ann Rooney, August 26, 1968. Children: Chelsi, Anne.