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Shannon Latham

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Business Owner
Franklin
91
01/13/2025 - 01/10/2027
55

Term

Serving third term in House.

Profession

Co-owner, Latham Quality, Inc., Alexander.

Education

Received B.S. in agricultural journalism and public service and administration in agriculture from Iowa State University. Earned M.B.A. from University of Iowa.

Memberships and Activities

Active member of Zion St. John Lutheran Church; inaugural chair of American Seed Trade Association’s Communications Committee, 2015 – 2017; past board member, John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, and Agricultural Entrepreneurial Initiative, Iowa State University.

Birth and Residence

Born in Charles City. Resides in Sheffield.

Family Members

Husband, John; one daughter and one son.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Business Owner
Franklin
90
01/09/2023 - 01/12/2025
55

Term

Serving second term in House.

Profession

Co-owner, Latham Hi-Tech Seeds, Alexander.

Education

Received B.S. in agricultural journalism and public service and administration in agriculture from Iowa State University. Earned M.B.A. from University of Iowa.

Memberships and Activities

Inaugural chair of American Seed Trade Association’s Communications Committee; member, Advisory Council for Iowa Food and Family Project; past board member, John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center; Agricultural Entrepreneurial Initiative, Iowa State University; Iowa 4-H Foundation; Franklin County 4-H Foundation; and Girl Scouts leader.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1971 in Charles City. Resides in Franklin County.

Family Members

Husband, John; one daughter and one son.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Co-owner Latham Hi-Tech Seeds
Franklin
89
01/11/2021 - 01/08/2023
54

Term

Serving first term in House.

Profession

Co-owner, Latham Hi-Tech Seeds, Sheffield.

Education

Received B.S. in agricultural journalism and public service and administration in agriculture from Iowa State University.

Memberships and Activities

Inaugural chair of American Seed Trade Association’s Communications Committee; member, Advisory Council for Iowa Food and Family Project; past board member, John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center; Agricultural Entrepreneurial Initiative, Iowa State University; Iowa 4-H Foundation; Franklin County 4-H Foundation; and Girl Scouts leader.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1971 in Charles City. Resides in Franklin County.

Family Members

Husband, John; one daughter and one son.