Dennis Wilson

Biography: Dennis Wilson, Executive Director of the Kansas Lottery

Dennis Wilson picked to head Kansas Lottery Wilson Steve Kraske. 2 months, 2 weeks ago Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback today named former Johnson County state Sen. Dennis Wilson as executive director of the Kansas Lottery.
Wilson, who also is a former Johnson County treasurer, is a partner and owner of New Century Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep in Paola and works for Freedom Bank in Overland Park.
“As a Johnson County businessmen and former elected official, Dennis Wilson’s experience in both the private and public sectors brings an important understanding of job creation and efficient government,” Brownback said. “I am pleased he has agreed to once again work on behalf of our great state.”
Wilson began his business career in the retail automotive business in 1968 and went on to be a highly-successful owner/operator or investor in six new car franchise dealerships in the Kansas City area.
He served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 1995 –1999 before working in the Kansas Treasurer’s Office as Director of Unclaimed Properties for two years.
He then was elected Johnson County Treasurer from 2001 to 2005 and then as State Senator for the 37th District from 2005 to 2009.