Pat Proctor is a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 41. He assumed office on January 11, 2021. His current term ends on January 11, 2027. Proctor earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University in 1994. That same year, he joined the U.S. Army, where he served until 2019, attaining the rank of Colonel. In 1998, he founded ProSIM Company, a company that develops military simulation games. Between 2008 and 2014, Proctor pursued a doctorate in history, which he earned from Kansas State University in 2014. After earning his doctorate, Proctor worked as a professor at Benedictine College and Wichita State University. Proctor ran for District 41 of the Kansas House of Representatives in 2020. In his response to Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection, he said he ran to improve conditions for his neighbors: "As we got to know our neighbors, we found that a lot of folks were hurting.. These aren't bad folks; they're victims of the system that was intended to help them.. They deserve a future, opportunities, and hope." Proctor defeated Mike Griswold 53% to 47%. He was re-elected in 2022 and 2024 with 52% and 53% of the vote, respectively.
