Kayla Lyon

Kayla Lyon is the Iowa Director of Natural Resources. She assumed office on July 8, 2019. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) appointed Lyon to the position on June 26, 2019, to replace acting director Bruce Trautman.^[1]

Biography

Kayla Lyon earned a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Her career experience includes working in government affairs.^[2]

Lyon was appointed to director of natural resources by Gov. Kim Reynolds on June 26, 2019.^[1]

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