| Born at Grace Hospital, Paul went to Huchinson Public schools going first to
Graber Elementary, then Central Jr. High School, and finally Hutchinson High School.
His siblings are Jim, David, Donald, Robert and Mary.
Paul earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Kansas and a Master of Arts in History (cum laude) from Trinity University in Illinois.
Paul returned to Hutchinson in 1984 to join the family business, Waggoners, Inc. The business has grown to over 25 employees and Paul has now President of the firm. Waggoners, Inc. is a proud member of the Reno Country Chamber of Commerce.
Paul attends Crossroads Christian Church and is a former Boy Scout leader and Scoutmaster. He has also served as a church board member; trustee, and on the board of the Open Door Pregnancy Care Center.
Paul is an active part of the Reno County GOP and was in the class of 2017 Kansas Republican Men's Leadership series. He has been a NRA member for years.
Paul was active in the Awaken Hutchinson movement of 2011-2012, and was made the designated conservative "Community Columnist" for the Hutchinson News from 2014 to present. His columns are noted for their solid research, informative content, sharp reasoning, and sly humor.
Paul and his wife Deb, have been married for 36 years and live in the Buhler school district. They have three grown children (Andrew, Elizabeth, and Zoe) and all three attended Hutchinson, and/or Buhler Public Schools. They now have two young grandchildren, a dog Lucy, and a cat Puccini. |