All the Numbers w/ Steven Johnson, Kansas State Treasurer

Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson might very well have the most important job that no one ever really thinks about.  He shares with host Scott Heidner how he got to his current position and how the work of the treasury has an impact on the lives of every Kansan.  On this episode we discuss:A family heritage of farming since 1868Growing up on the farm and the influence of 4HHow farming has transformed over the yearsWorking in the private sectorRunning for office to fix the underfunded pensionsMaking systems like KPERS work for KansansThe criticality of staff to make the legislature workPartnering with Kathy Wolfe Moore to work on the pension systemThe breadth of responsibility at the treasurer's officeHelping Kansans find unclaimed propertySupporting education savings through the Kansas Learning Quest programThe ABLE Savings PlanOther Resources:The Office of the TreasurerKansas Able Savings PlanKPERSLearn more about ACEC KansasThis show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net