Eric J. Gjerde

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Police Officer
Linn
90
01/09/2023 - 01/12/2025
74

Term

Serving second term in House.

Profession

Police officer for the city of Cedar Rapids.

Education

Received B.A. in sociology and religion, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois; M.A. in secondary education-social studies and M.A. in educational administration, University of Iowa; and Ed.D. in policy and leadership studies, University of Northern Iowa.

Memberships and Activities

Member of the Iowa State Education Association, Iron Workers Local 89, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 7, and the Iowa State Police Association.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1978 in Spicer, Minnesota. Resides in Cedar Rapids.

Family Members

Wife, Amy; three daughters.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Teacher
Linn
89
01/11/2021 - 01/08/2023
67

Term

Serving first term in House.

Profession

Special education teacher and coach, Cedar Rapids Community School District.

Education

Received B.A. in sociology and religion, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois; M.A. in secondary education-social studies and M.A. in educational administration, University of Iowa; and Ed.D. in educational policy and leadership studies, University of Northern Iowa.

Memberships and Activities

Volunteers and serves as a special deputy for the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1978 in Spicer, Minnesota. Resides in Cedar Rapids.

Family Members

Wife, Amy; three daughters.