Kevin Mannix has been an attorney since 1974. During his first eight years of practice, he served as a law clerk to the Oregon Court of Appeals, as an Assistant Attorney General for Oregon, as an Assistant Attorney General for the U. S. Territory of Guam, and as an Administrative Law Judge for Oregon. He has run his own Salem law firm since 1986, representing individuals, non-profits, and businesses.

Kevin is originally from Virginia where he received his Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor at the University of Virginia. Though, he spent many years of his childhood in Latin America living in Ecuador, Bolivia, and Panama while his father served in the Foreign Service. While in Latin America, Kevin attended private Spanish immersion schools and is fluent Spanish.
 
While completing his education at UV, Kevin met his wife, Susanna, who was studying to become a nurse. Kevin and Susanna were married in June 1974, and together they have three children and five grandchildren. After completing their education, they pulled out a map and sat down to decide what state they would like to make their home. They have been Salem locals ever since. Today, Kevin remains in practice at his law firm and Susanna works as a nurse at Salem Hospital.