About Brandon Whipple

Kansas Values

Brandon Whipple learned the value of hard work from building houses with his father, a Union carpenter. His father taught him that you can achieve anything if you have a vision, and work hard towards that vision. His dad encouraged Brandon to find a way to make a living using all his gifts, not just his hands. With this lesson, Brandon became the first person in his family to graduate college.

Local Education

Brandon earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Wichita State University. His education focused on social services, community development and public policy. Brandon sees education as a pathway to a brighter future, a future where every Kansan has the opportunity to excel.

Passion for Service

Brandon began serving Wichita's South Side community in 2003 as a mentor for the Wichita Public Schools' GRASP program. Within a year, he logged more than 1,700 hours working with troubled teens at South High School. This experience showed Brandon the positive effects service has on our community. Since then, Brandon has worked in numerous educational and community development programs throughout the area.

Family

While at Wichita State University, Brandon met his wife Chelsea. Chelsea shares his passion and commitment to improve our community. She is a former missionary who served in the developing world and in the Katrina-ravished areas of New Orleans. Chelsea now works for a local non-profit organization that assists families in need.

Promise

As a State Representative, Brandon will combine his passion for service and strong education to serve the South Side community. Brandon is committed to do everything possible to make Wichita a place of opportunity for all Kansans.