Masterson’s Absence at GoCreate | Wichita News

Kansas gubernatorial candidate Ty Masterson, also president of the State Senate, is facing mounting scrutiny after reports surfaced that he’s been largely absent from his role as director of GoCreate, a Koch-funded makerspace at Wichita State University. Students say they’ve never seen him around, and some didn’t even know he was the director until the controversy erupted. While Masterson and the university dismiss the claims as political attacks, citing his strategic, off-site responsibilities, students argue that real-world access matters — especially when they need help and can’t reach anyone. His salary at GoCreate jumped from over $160K to over $217K in just one year, raising eyebrows. Masterson’s team defends him, touting his leadership and the space’s impact on thousands of entrepreneurs, calling the controversy a distraction as the election heats up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fcb4bbeeb86b6eaf