Governor Kim Reynolds

Governor Kim Reynolds is the 43rd governor of Iowa and has the distinction of being the first woman elected to the state’s highest office. Her public service journey began as Clarke County Treasurer, where she served four terms before being elected to the Iowa Senate in 2008. In 2010, she was elected Lieutenant Governor alongside former Governor Terry Branstad and later succeeded him as Governor in May 2017. She was subsequently elected to her first full term in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.
 

Governor Reynolds is also recognized nationally, having held leadership roles such as Chair of the Republican Governors Association and member of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board. Under her leadership, “…Iowa has emerged as America’s tax-cutting champion, a paragon of fiscal responsibility,” according to The Economist. As the state continues to benefit from her comprehensive pro-growth reform, Governor Reynolds’ vision is shaping Iowa’s future in important issues including economic growth, education, and workforce development.
 

Governor Reynolds, along with her husband Kevin, have been married for over 40 years. They are proud parents of three daughters and sons-in-law and are blessed with 11 grandchildren.