Senator Chris Kapenga has worked for a Fortune 50 company and owned and sold several businesses. Prior to that, he worked as a CPA in one of the largest public accounting firms in the world. He has served in public office since 2010.1
Growing up on a family farm, Chris was the first member of his family to graduate college. His wide-ranging professional experience has empowered his understanding of how organizations function effectively, how to achieve reform, and how to gain efficiencies through planning and execution of process change.
Chris was elected to serve as a member of the state Assembly in 2010 and has been serving in the state Senate since 2015. He was elected by his peers to Senate President from 2020-2024, and currently serves as Chair for the Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs, as Vice-Chair for the Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development, and on the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.
Chris and his wife Cari reside in Delafield, WI. They enjoy spending time with their two grown daughters, serving in their church community, traveling, and Chris’ aviation hobby.
