Drew Perkins (Republican)
Senate District 29
Biography
Senator Drew Perkins is a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing southwest Casper, Mills and adjoining areas of Natrona County (District 29).
Sen. Perkins was first elected to the chamber in 2006. Perkins currently serves Senate Chairman of the Joint Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Select Committee on Capital Finance and Investments. He served as Senate President in 2019 and 2020.
Perkins has practices law in Wyoming since 1992 and the founder and principal shareholder of Perkins Law P.C. He is also currently the CFO of Wyoming Sugar Company. Prior to practicing law he was the CFO of Sutron Corporation.
Perkins earned his B.S. in accounting from Brigham Young University in 1980. He then earned his M.S. in taxation from Southeastern University in 1983. In 1992, he earned his J.D. from the University of Wyoming.
Senator Perkins has served as a commissioner for Natrona County Commission from 2002 to 2004, serving as its Chairman from 2005-2006.
Experience
County Commissioner, Natrona County, Wyoming 2005-2006
Senator, SD 29, Natrona County, Wyoming 2007-Current
Chairman Senate Judiciary Committee 2011-2012
Senate Appropriations Committee 2013-2016
Senate Vice President 2015-2016
Senate Majority Floor Leader 2017-2018
Senate President 2019 – 2020
Chairman – Senate Appropriations Committee 2012 – present
Select Committee on Capital Finance and Investments 2007 – present
Agriculture Committee
Revenue Committee
Senate Minerals Committee
Education
JD, University of Wyoming, with Honors
MS Taxation, Southeastern University, with Honors
BS, Accounting, Brigham Young University
Kelly Walsh High School
Community Activities and Memberships
Member, Natrona County Republican Women
Active Member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Former Boy Scouts of America, Adult Leader 20+ years
Former Board Member, Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming 20+ years
Former Board Member, Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Foundation, 18+ years
Former Member, Casper Rotary Club
Former Board Member, Casper Classic Bicycle Race
Former Board Member, Wyoming Special Olympics
Why I am Running
I am running because I love Wyoming and have a skill set that is demand and needed in the Wyoming legislature (CPA, Attorney, Businessman). I have been a very successful legislator for 16 years. I am trusted and respected by members in both houses and in the administration. I still have a fire to serve Wyoming and Natrona County.
Top 3 Priorities
1. Optimize investment income for the state from its managed funds by working with the Treasurer - increased returns will help solve school funding and other income issues facing the state.
2. Fight state and federal overreach (statutes and regulations) into the lives and businesses of Wyomingites.
3. Revise the education funding model so that it realistically reflect the needs of and resources available for Wyoming K-12 education.
