Interesting to note what was left out of the description of his former "work
experience"-- between 2008 and his appointment to Deputy Director at DNR (to
replace Pat Boddy) he was head of the Department of Soil Conservation (DSC)
at IDALS, appointed by Bill Northey.

 

From: Iowa Discussion, Alerts and Announcements
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jane Clark
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 9:21 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Branstad names Chuck Gipp as Director of DNR

 

No surprise here!

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 

Governor Terry E. Branstad < Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 31, 2012

Contact: Governor's Office 515-725-3523

 

Branstad names Chuck Gipp as Director of the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources

 

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Branstad this week named Chuck Gipp as the new Director
of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Gipp replaces Roger
Lande, who resigned the position last week.

 

"I am excited to name Chuck Gipp as the new director of this important
department," said Branstad of Gipp, who most recently was serving as the
Deputy Director of the DNR. "Chuck has an outstanding record of service to
this state, and I am pleased he will use his knowledge and talents at the
DNR. Iowa has some of the most beautiful scenery, amazing waterways and
fertile land in the country, and Chuck shares my belief in protecting these
precious resources.

 

"Chuck is an avid outdoorsman, and fully understands the critical role DNR
plays in the success of our hunting and fishing industries, and he will work
with their advocates to further promote this important part of the Iowa
economy," Branstad concluded.

 

Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds added, "Chuck Gipp brings a wealth of experience to
this position, and he will use his passion for Iowa's natural resources as
his guide in serving Iowans. Chuck's hands-on, proactive approach will serve
the department well." 

 

Gipp, 64, was a long-time member of the Iowa House of Representatives from
Decorah, first elected in 1990. Gipp rose to serve as House Majority Leader
in 2003. He served in the House until 2008, when he did not seek
re-election.

 

"This is a great opportunity to serve the people of Iowa and protect our
natural resources with common sense solutions," said Gipp. "I look forward
to working with the people of Iowa as we together promote and protect Iowa's
land, lakes, waterways and air."

 

Gipp and his wife, Renae, reside in Decorah. They have two grown children.

 

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