| Marti Crow

Marti's Stats

Occupation:

Practices Law as Partner at Crow, Clothier & Associates, Attorneys, 302 Shawnee Street, in downtown Leavenworth

Previous work:
8th Grade Teacher, English and Social Studies

Law Clerk, Frielich & Leitner Law Firm, Kansas City
Attorney, Kansas Department of Revenue Legal Department
Environmental Consultant, Kansas Department of Health & Environment

Family:

Husband, Mike, married 40 years, law partners 13 years.

Daughter Jennifer Johanna Crow, Topeka, Executive Director, Kansas Coalition for School Readiness, B.A., Drake; J.D., Washburn Law School.

Daughter, Dr. Emily Crow Crossman, Georgetown, Texas, operates Elite Equine Services vet clinic. B.S. in biology and DVM from Kansas State U.

Son Bryan J. Crow, Santa Monica, California, pursuing a career in screen writing. B.A. in film production from San Francisco Academy of Art & Science.

Education:

B.A., Secondary Education, Baker University, with honors, 1966

J.D., Washburn University Law School, summa cum laude, 1992

Legislative Experience:

First elected to represent the 41st Kansas House District in 1996

Has been re-elected to the seat five times

Agenda Chairman for the House Democrat Caucus for 8 years

Recognized for perfect attendance several consecutive sessions

Previously held public offices:

Leavenworth Board of Education, 1983-96, served as President 1987-90, 1992-94

Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission, 1993-99, Chairman, 1997-99

Local public service experience:

Leavenworth City Planning Commission, 1978-90, 1992-96; Chairman 1985-89

Leavenworth Board of Zoning Appeals, 1979-90, 1992-96; Chairman 1985-88

President, Downtown Leavenworth Revitalization, Inc., 1989-90

Leavenworth YWCA Board of Directors 1974-82, President 1977-79

Womens Division, Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, member 30 years, Board of Directors, 1980-86, Treasurer 1982-86

Leavenworth County Mental Health Association, Board of Directors, 1984-89

St. John Hospital Guild, Board of Directors, 1985-89, Treasurer 1986-89

University of St. Mary Women Associates, 1980-present, President, 1999-2002

Guidance Center, Board of Directors, 1996-2003

Richard Allen Cultural Center, Board of Directors, 1998-present

Founding member of Leavenworth County Senior Services, Inc. Heritage Center

Civic Organizations:

Founder/Member of the Board of Directors of Leadership Leavenworth/Lansing

Founder /Member of the Board of Directors, Leavenworth Public School Foundation

Whittier Club Member, 33 years

St. John Hospital Guild member, 30 years

Cushing Hospital Auxiliary member

PEO, EO Chapter member 33 years

Mother to Mother Ministry Board of Directors, 1999-2005

Daughters of the United States Army

First United Methodist Church, Leavenworth, member 34 years

Professional Organizations

Leavenworth County Bar Association

Kansas Bar Association

Kansas Trial Lawyers Association

American Planning Association

American Association of University Women

League of Women Voters

Council of State Governments

State public service experience:

Kansas Educational Leadership Commission, 2007- present

Kansas Teaching Commission

Kansas Preservation Alliance, Board of Directors, 2002-2005

Council of State Governments, Committee on Suggested Legislation, 2005-06; Committee on Education, 2007-08

Honors and Awards:

1999 Fellow, BOWHAY Institute for Legislative Leadership Development, Midwestern Conference, Council of State Governments, one of three Kansas legislators chosen

1986 Class, Leadership Kansas, one of 35 Kansans chosen by Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry

2005 Kansas Policymaker of the Year, Kansas Association for Career & Technical Education