Gerrid Kendrix Explained

Gerrid Kendrix
State House:Oklahoma
District:52nd
Term Start:January 11, 2021
Predecessor:Charles Ortega
Party:Republican
Spouse:Cynthia
Children:3
Education:Cameron University (BS)

Gerrid Kendrix is an American businessman, accountant, and politician serving as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 52nd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Early life and education

Kendrix was raised in Altus, Oklahoma.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Cameron University in 1991.[2]

Career

Since graduating from college, Kendrix has worked as a Certified Public Accountant. He is the owner of an independent accounting firm.[3] Kendrix was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.[4] He serves as chairman of the Administrative Rules Committee.[5] Kendrix was appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt and Speaker Charles McCall to the Governor's Council on Workforce and Economic Development.[6]

In 2024, he voted against HB 3329 which still passed the house floor. It is intended to provide free menstrual products in school bathrooms.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gerrid Kendrix. 2021-08-03. CAIR Oklahoma. en-US.
  2. Web site: Representative Gerrid Kendrix - Oklahoma House of Representatives . 2023-11-22 . former.okhouse.gov.
  3. Web site: Meet the Member: Gerrid Kendrix, CPA News Oklahoma Society of CPAs. 2021-08-03. www.oscpa.com.
  4. Web site: 2020-07-01. SW Oklahoma voters elect new legislator, force another into a runoff; elect 5 sheriffs; pass SQ 802; approve 22 of 23 Altus charter changes; recount a possibility in Kiowa County commissioner's race. 2021-08-03. Southwest Ledger. en.
  5. Web site: Gerrid Kendrix. 2021-08-03. Ballotpedia. en.
  6. Web site: 2023-02-10 . 2023 Alumni Association Hall of Fame Inductee Rep. Gerrid Kendrix – Paradise Broadcasting . 2023-11-22 . en-US.
  7. Web site: House Votes . 2024-03-12 . webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us.