Zach Nunn

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State Senator
Republican
Bills & Committees
US Air Force, Squadron Commander
Polk
89
01/11/2021 - 01/02/2023
15

Term

Serving first term in Senate. Served two terms in the House.

Profession

Cybersecurity entrepreneur, small business owner, military officer, and Drake University professor.

Education

Graduated from Southeast Polk High School. Received B.A. degrees in political science and international relations from Drake University. Received M.S. in military operational art and science from Air Command and Staff College. Received master of studies in international security from Cambridge University, U.K.

Military Service

Lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Air Force. Commander 233d Intelligence Squadron, Iowa Air National Guard. Served three combat tours overseas with over 700 air combat hours.

Memberships and Activities

Serves on the Iowa Innovation Council. Member of Saints John & Paul’s Knights of Columbus, Altoona Chamber of Commerce, Bondurant American Legion, Newton Chamber of Commerce, and Drake University’s National Alumni Board.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1979 in Story City. Raised in Altoona and resides in Bondurant.

Family Members

Wife, Kelly; three daughters and one son.

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State Senator
Republican
Bills & Committees
Military Officer
Polk
88
01/14/2019 - 01/10/2021
15

Term

Serving first term in Senate. Served two terms in the House.

Profession

Cybersecurity entrepreneur, small business owner, military officer, and Drake University professor.

Education

Graduated from Southeast Polk High School. Received B.A. degrees in political science and international relations from Drake University. Received M.S. in military operational art and science from Air Command and Staff College. Received master of studies in international security from Cambridge University, U.K.

Military Service

Lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Air Force. Commander 233d Intelligence Squadron, Iowa Air National Guard. Served three combat tours overseas with over 700 air combat hours.

Memberships and Activities

Serves on the Iowa Innovation Council. Member of Saints John & Paul’s Knights of Columbus, Altoona Chamber of Commerce, Bondurant American Legion, Newton Chamber of Commerce, and Drake University’s National Alumni Board.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1979 in Story City. Raised in Altoona and resides in Bondurant.

Family Members

Wife, Kelly; three daughters and one son.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Military Officer
Polk
87
01/09/2017 - 01/13/2019
30

Term

Serving second term in House.

Profession

Cybersecurity entrepreneur, small business owner, military officer, and Drake University professor.

Education

Graduated from Southeast Polk High School. Received B.A. degrees in political science and international relations from Drake University, magna cum laude. Received master of studies in international security from Cambridge University, U.K., first-degree honors.

Military Service

Major with the U.S. Air Force. Active duty veteran, now stationed with Iowa Air National Guard’s 132nd Wing. Served three combat tours overseas with over 700 air combat hours.

Memberships and Activities

Serves on the board of the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement, Drake University’s National Alumni Board, Saints John & Paul’s Knights of Columbus, Altoona Chamber of Commerce, Bondurant American Legion, and participates in efforts to reduce East Polk human trafficking and homelessness.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1979 in Story City. Raised in Altoona and resides in Bondurant.

Family Members

Wife, Kelly; two daughters and one son.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Major US Air Force / Small Business Owner
Polk
86
01/12/2015 - 01/08/2017
30

Term

Serving first term in House.

Profession

Cyber entrepreneur, small business owner, military officer, and Drake University professor.

Education

Graduated from Southeast Polk High School. Received B.A. degrees in political science and international relations from Drake University, magna cum laude. Received master of studies in international security from Cambridge University, U.K., first-degree honors.

Military Service

Major with the U.S. Air Force. Stationed with Iowa Air National Guard’s 132nd Fighter Wing. Served three combat tours overseas with over 700 air combat hours.

Memberships and Activities

Served on the Iowa Juvenile Justice Advisory Council. Member of Saints John & Paul’s Knights of Columbus, Altoona Chamber of Commerce, Bondurant American Legion, and Drake University’s National Alumni Board. Legislative staff to U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, Gen. Keith Alexander, and Congressman Greg Ganske.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1979 in Story City. Raised in Altoona and resides in Bondurant.

Family Members

Wife, Kelly; one daughter and one son.