(MSC News)--A Kansas Senator is named to fill the role of State Treasurer.

Governor Sam Brownback Tuesdsay appointed south eastern Kansas native Jake LaTurner to fill the seat being vacated by Ron Estes. Estes was recently elected to represent the fourth congressional district in the House of Representatives.

LaTurner will begin his new duties later this month.

LaTurner, in a press release from the Governor's office, says being selected to serve in the position “is both humbling and exciting, adding that he looks forward to “continuing the quality work that Kansans have rightly come to expect from their state treasurer.

LaTurner currently serves as Senator for the state's 13th Senate District, a position he has filled for the past five years.

Prior to his election to that seat, LaTurner worked for former state treasurer, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins.