Christie Kriegshauser serves as Vice President of Political Affairs for the Kansas Chamber of Commerce. Before joining the Chamber team in June of 2013, Christie served as Chief of Staff to both Speaker Ray Merrick and Speaker Mike O’Neal. In her role in the Speaker’s office, Christie managed both the legislative and political aspects of the House majority caucus including redistricting and the subsequent House campaigns across the state.

During her career in the Kansas Legislature, Christie served as a staff member for then-Representative Jeff Colyer, MD as well as Majority Leader Ray Merrick. She has been an active participant in many campaigns since 2004.

Christie earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Kansas.