Full Name:
Joan E. Farr
Gender:
Female
Family:
Widowed: 4 children
Birth Date:
04/30/1955
Birth Place:
Weisbaden, Germany
Home City:
Tulsa, KS
Religion:
Christian
MS, Administration of Justice, Wichita State University, 1981
BS, Administration of Justice, Wichita State University, 1976-1977
AA, Liberal Arts, Butler County Community College, 1973-1975, Grade Point Average of 3.4
Candidate, United States Senate, Kansas, 2022
Candidate, United States Senate, Oklahoma, 2014, 2020, 2022
Candidate, Governor of Kansas, 2010
Candidate, Board of Education, Derby, Kansas, 2005
No caucus information on file.
Owner, Improv Business Consulting, 2012-present
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Association for Honest Lawyers, 2003-present
Licensed Real Estate Broker, 2000-present
Licensed General Contractor, 1999-present
Former Employee, Boeing
President, Heffingtn Homes, Incorporated
Former Traffic Instructor, Wichita Police Department
C.E.O./Founder, Association for Honest Attorneys, 2003-2021
Business Consultant, Improv Business Consulting, 2011-2014
Small Business Owner, 1999-2006
President, Heffington Homes, Inc., 1999-2006
Author, Ten Secrets You Must Know Before Hiring a Lawyer, 2003
Senior Buyer, The Boeing Company, 1985-1999
Businesswoman of the Year, NRCC, 2003-2006
Awards:
Businesswoman of the Year, National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Recipient of Ronald Reagan Gold Medal Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence, 2004
Who's Who Among Professionals and Executives, 2001
National Leadership Award, Honorary Chair, National Republican Congressional Committee, 2003
Father's Occupation:
Former fighter pilot
Favorite Movie:
When Harry Met Sally
Favorite President and Why:
Abraham Lincoln. Because he followed the Bible and the Constitution
Favorite Quote:
"I don't give them hell. I just tell the truth, and they think it is hell." President Harry S. Truman
Mother's Occupation:
Former court reporter/secretary
Personal Hero and Why:
My father. Major Jack G. Farr was a USAF fighter pilot who died in July, 1965 trying to save the life of his wingman. He served 22 years and was in 3 wars.
Priority Issues:
My goal is to perform "CPR" on our country: Challenge Congress to give govt back to the people, Protect and maintain quality of life and Reduce our debt. I want to take a poll of OK voters before voting on any bill and then vote with the majority.
Publications:
Author of TEN SECRETS You Must Know Before Hiring a Lawyer, published in 2003.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I think we need more women, more Christians and more regular people in office.