Kevin Berken, State Board of Education

Kevin Berken

Kevin Berken (R)

Board Member

Role Summary

This elected official represents constituents by introducing and voting on legislation, conducting oversight of government operations, and serving on committees.

Quick Facts

Party

Republican

Residence

Jennings, LA

Contact

337-354-5572 kevin.berken@la.gov

Election Info

District7, LA

Current Term01/08/2024 — Present

First Elected11/18/2023

Next Board Member Election2026

Education

BS, Agricultural Business and Management

McNeese State University

1979-1983

Political Career1

Member

Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

2024-present

Professional Background2

Real Estate Agent/Broker

Century 21

1985-1995

Farmer

KMB Farms

1995-2019

Organizations17

Louisiana Rice Promotion Board

Member/Chair

2004-2019

Louisiana Rice Political Action Committee

Co-Founder/Chair

2004-2019

Our Lady Immaculate Finance Committee

Former President

USA Rice Federation Political Action Committee

Member

2003-2019

Federal Reserve Board of Atlanta Agriculture Advisory Committee

Former Member

Jennings American Legion Hospital Advisory Board of Directors

Member

2008-2019

Thornwell Warehouse Association Board of Directors

Member/Chair

2001-2019

Jeff Davis Parish Rice Growers Association Board of Directors

Member

1999-2019

USA Rice Federation Domestic Promotion Committee

Member

Louisiana Rice Producers Group

Member