Born in Des Moines on February 14, 1952. Son of Leonard and Rosemary Hermsen Skow. Graduated from Roosevelt High School, 1970. B.S. from Drake University, 1974. Married Connie Van Horn, 1973. Three children: Emily, Ryan (deceased), Laura. Member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chamber of Commerce, Lions International, Knights of Columbus, Guthrie County Farm Bureau, Independent Insurance Agents, Professional Insurance Agents, Realtors, CPCU Society, Iowa Cattleman's Association. Third term.

Born in Des Moines on February 14, 1952. Son of Leonard and Rosemary Hermsen Skow. Graduated from Roosevelt High School, 1970. B.S. from Drake University, 1974. Married Connie Van Horn, 1973. Three children: Emily, Ryan (deceased), Laura. Member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chamber of Commerce, Lions International, Knights of Columbus, Guthrie County Farm Bureau, Independent Insurance Agents, Professional Insurance Agents, Realtors, CPCU Society, Iowa Cattleman's Association. Second term.

Born in Des Moines on February 14, 1952. Son of Leonard and Rosemary Hermsen Skow. Graduated from Roosevelt High School, 1970. B.S. from Drake University, 1974. Married Connie Van Horn, 1973. Three children: Emily, Ryan (deceased), Laura. Member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chamber of Commerce, Lions International, Knights of Columbus, Guthrie County Farm Bureau, Independent Insurance Agents, Professional Insurance Agents, Realtors, CPCU Society, Iowa Cattleman's Association. Second term.