Carl R. Gerlach
Carl Gerlach | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Overland Park, Kansas | |
| In office 2005 – December 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Eilert |
| Succeeded by | Curt Skoog |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
Carl R. Gerlach is an American politician who served as the mayor of Overland Park, Kansas from 2005 to 2021.
Early life and education
Gerlach grew up in Leawood, Kansas, and graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School in 1972.[1][2] He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration in 1976 from Kansas State University,[3] where he also played on the men's basketball team.[2][4][5] He was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 1976,[6] but was released from his contract due to an injury suffered during training. Soon thereafter he started a career in the promotional products industry.[7]
Political career
Gerlach served on the Overland Park city council from 1995 to 2005.[8][3] He was first elected as mayor in 2005, replacing Ed Eilert.[9][10] Gerlach ran unopposed in his next two elections in 2009 and 2013. He then beat his first challenger for mayor in 12 years, when he ran for a fourth term in 2017.[11] Gerlach did not run in the city's 2021 mayoral election[10][8] and was succeeded by Overland Park city council member, Curt Skoog.[12]
Gerlach is a Republican.
References
- ^ "Carl Gerlach". Shawnee Mission USD 512. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ a b "Carl Gerlach". Kansas State University Athletics. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ a b "Mayor Carl Gerlach". City of Overland Park. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
- ^ "OVERLAND PARK MAYOR REPRESENTING K-STATE ON GROUP THAT ENHANCES REGION'S ECONOMY, QUALITY OF LIFE". Kansas State University. January 26, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ "Wildcats In The Pros". Kansas State University Athletics. Archived from the original on October 18, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ "Historical NBA Transactions on June 8". basketballreference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ Pechuls, Anne (January 2006). "Taking The Gavel". PPB. Promotional Products Association International. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ a b "Carl Gerlach, Long-Serving Overland Park Mayor, Won't Seek Reelection". KCUR. February 9, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ "The Political Graveyard". Lawrence Kestenbaum. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
- ^ a b "Voter Guide: What To Know About The Overland Park Mayoral Primary Election". KCUR. July 26, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ "Gerlach Wins Fourth Term As Overland Park Mayor". KCUR. November 8, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ "Curt Skoog defeats Mike Czinege to become next mayor of Overland Park".
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