Matthew Rinker's Biography
- State House (IA) - District 99, Republican
Contact Information
Office
1007 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
Full Name:
Matthew Rinker
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Sophie; 4 Children: Elin, Olivia, Mia (deceased), Jacob, Lillian
Birth Place:
Burlington, IA
Home City:
Burlington, IA
BA, Political Science and Government, Western Illinois University, 2010-2012
AA, General Studies, Southeastern Community College, 2009-2010
Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 99, 2023-present
Member, Burlington City Council, 2017-present
Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 99, 2022, 2024
Member, Labor and Workforce Committee
Member, Public Safety Committee
Member, Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations
Member, Veterans Affairs Committee
Former Member, Local Government Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations, Iowa State Legislature
Former Vice Chair, Veterans Affairs Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Insurance Agent, Shelter Insurance Companies, 2013-2020
Served, United States Naval Reserves, 2008-2013
Served, Master At Arms, United States Navy, 2004-2008
Member, Burlington Education Foundation, present
Member, Burlington Rotary Club, present
Chapter Founder/Member, Shop with a Cop, present
Member, The Des Moines Community Foundation, present
Member, The Southeast Community College Booster Club, present