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John Wills' Biography

Office:

Full Name:

John H. Wills

Gender:

Male

Family:

Wife: Camilla; 3 Children: Seth, Wesley, Mariah

Birth Date:

02/18/1966

Birth Place:

Sibley, IA

Home City:

Spirit Lake, IA

Religion:

Conservative Christian

Master's, Environmental Policy and Management, American Military University, 2009-2013

Master's, Political Science and Government, American Public University System, 2003-2007

Bachelor's, Biology, Northwestern College, 1987-1989

Associate's, Environmental Studies, Iowa Lakes Community College, 1985-1987

Primary Leadership Development Course, 1986

Infantry Basic and Advanced Training, 1984

Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 10, 2023-present

Speaker Pro Tempore, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2019-present

Former Majority Whip, Iowa State House of Representatives

Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 10, 2022, 2024

Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 1, 2015-2023

Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 1, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020

Assistant Majority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2015-2018

Vice Chair, Administration Committee, Iowa State Legislature

Former Member, Environmental Protection Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Joint Committee on Administration, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Labor and Workforce Committee, Iowa House of Representatives

Former Member, Natural Resources Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, State Government Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, State Government Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources (Joint Appropriations), Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Human Resources Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2015-2016

Environmental Coordinator, Dickinson Soil and Water Conservation District, 2008-present

Retired, First Sergeant, United States Army, 1983-2015

Teacher, Alpha Omgea Academy, 2006-2008

Environmental Coordinator, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, 1993-1999

Member, Friends of Lakeside Lab, 2013-present

Vice President, Okoboji Protective Association, 2013-present

Adjutant, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2012-present

Founding Member, Pheasants Forever, Osceola County, 2007-present

Member, Family Development and Self-Sufficiency Council, present

Member, State Pheasants Forever Council, present

Member, Watershed Planning Advisory Council, present

State Chair, American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)

Member, Boway Institue of Legislative Learning (BILLD)

Volunteer, Clean Water Alliance

Member, Council of State Governments (CSG) National Executive Committee

Volunteer, Great Lakes Watershed Project

Board Member, Legislative Leaders Foundation

Awards:

Ace Cory Environmental Award, 2013
Bronze Star Medal, 2011
Meritorious Unit Award
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
Overseas Ribbon
Expert Marksmanship

Ace Cory Environmental Award, 2013

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Hunting, fishing, hiking, landscaping, and boating.

Priority Issues:

With your help, I will:
◾Work to cut through red tape and reduce burdens for small business so they can grow
◾Support agriculture and the jobs it provides in our communities
◾Protect the family budget not spending more than the state takes in
◾Defend family values and protect the unborn.

Publications:

Iowa Great Lakes Wateshed Implementation Plan: The Path to Clean Water

Spouse's Occupation:

Accountant for a home remodeling business

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