TOPEKA- House Majority Leader Chris Croft (R-Overland Park) today announced Dan Stanley will serve as his Chief of Staff.
Stanley joins the Majority Leader’s office following a lifetime of public service at the highest levels of federal, state and local government. Stanley most recently served as part of the Trump 2017 transition team.
A veteran of the US Navy where he served as a submarine commander, Stanley later served at the highest levels of the Pentagon eventually being promoted to Assistant Secretary of Defense, Legislative Affairs.
Dan’s Kansas ties run deep, having previously served as Kansas Secretary of Administration and as Chief of Staff and Defense Policy Advisor to Senator Bob Dole. At the local level Stanley held the position of interim Topeka city manager and served on the Topeka city council.
“I am proud to have Dan Stanley join our team as Chief of Staff,” Majority Leader Croft said. “Dan has dedicated his life to serving our country and by answering another call to serve, I’m confident his experience will help the Kansas legislature accomplish our goals for next session including providing property tax relief and increased government efficiency.”
Earl Watt is the owner and publisher of the Leader & Times in Liberal, Kansas. Watt started his career in journalism in 1991 at the Southwest Daily Times. During his career, the newspaper has won a total of 17 Sweepstakes awards from the Kansas Press Association for editorial content and 18 Sweepstakes awards for advertising. Watt has been recognized with more than 70 first place awards for writing in categories from sports and column to best front pages, best sports pages and best opinion pages. Watt is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and is the descendant of several patriots who fought for America's freedom and independence.
