Kevin Hern, born on December 4, 1961, in Belton, Missouri, is a Republican politician representing Oklahoma's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Raised in Pope County, Arkansas, he developed an early appreciation for the sacrifices of military families. After working as an aerospace engineer for Rockwell International, Hern transitioned into entrepreneurship, notably owning and operating multiple McDonald's franchises in Oklahoma. He was sworn into Congress on November 13, 2018, succeeding Jim Bridenstine.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering from Arkansas Tech University
  • Master of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

• Political Experience:

  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Oklahoma's 1st district in 2018
  • Served on the House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Chairman of the Republican Study Committee
  • Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee

Hern's extensive business background and leadership roles within the McDonald's franchise system have informed his legislative priorities, particularly in areas related to economic policy and small business development.