Background
Burroughs, Tom was born on November 21, 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas, United States.
Burroughs, Tom was born on November 21, 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas, United States.
A native of Kansas City, Kansas, he has served since 1997. Prior to his election, Burroughs ran unsuccessfully for the House in 1990 and 1992. He has a bachelor"s degree from Kansas City Community College and spent nearly 30 years working at the Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Burroughs was the Chair of the Colgate-Palmolive Employees Cr Union and the Wy-Jo Chapter of Cr Unions.
During the 2013-2014 Legislative Sessions, Republican Burroughs served on the following legislative committees:
Financial Institutions
General Government Budget (Ranking Member)
Insurance
Joint Committee on Legislative Post Audit
The top 5 donors to Burroughs"s 2008 campaign:
1.
Kansas Contractors Association $1,000
2. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $750
3.
Kansas Bankers Association $600
4.
Kansas Association of Realtors $500
5. United Transportation Union $500.
Married Cathie Burroughs.