Chuck Gipp
Charles "Chuck" Gipp (b. November 30, 1947) was the director of natural resources in Iowa from 2012 to 2018. He was appointed by Gov. Terry Branstad on May 31, 2012, following the resignation of Roger Lande.[1][2] Gipp retired on May 1, 2018.[3]
Biography
A lifelong dairy farmer, Gipp served nine terms in the state House, representing Iowa's 16th legislative district from 1990-2008. He was majority leader from 2003-2007. In 2008 he became soil conservation administrator for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, a position he held until being named deputy director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in July 2011.[2][4]
Political career
Iowa Director of Natural Resources (2012-2018)
Gipp was appointed by Gov. Branstad to head the state Department of Natural Resources after former director Roger Lande stepped down in May 2012. Gipp retired on May 1, 2018.[3]
Iowa House of Representatives (1991-2009)
Gipp represented Decorah in the Iowa State House from 1991-2009, and served as House Majority Leader beginning form 2003-2007. He vacated his seat rather than run for re-election in 2008.[2]
Appointments
2012
On May 31, 2012, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad appointed Gipp to replace Roger Lande as the state's Director of Natural Resources.
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ KCRG, "DNR Director Roger Lande Resigns," May 25, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Bleeding Heartland, "Branstad puts Chuck Gipp in charge of Iowa DNR," May 31, 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Des Moines Register, "Iowa DNR Director Chuck Gipp to retire next week," April 26, 2018
- ↑ The Gazette, "Gipp named deputy DNR director," July 26, 2011
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| Preceded by Roger Lande |
Iowa Director of Natural Resources 2012 - 2018 |
Succeeded by Bruce Trautman |
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Iowa House of Representatives District 16 1991 - 2009 |
Succeeded by John W. Beard |
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