Chuck Gipp named Iowa DNR Director

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has named Decorah resident Chuck Gipp as the new Director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.  Gipp had been serving as the Deputy Director of the DNR. 

Said Branstad of Gipp, "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.

Gipp served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1990 through 2008, when he did not seek re-election.  He served two terms as House Majority Leader, beginning in 2003.
 
"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, Ranae, live in Decorah. They have two grown children.