Assistant director of corporate relations for The Principal Financial Group. Born and raised in Lincoln, NB. Resides in West Des Moines. Received B.A. in political science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and M.P.A. in public management from Drake University. Member of Blank Children's Hospital Governing Board, Drake University Board of Trustees, Downtown Community Alliance Board of Directors, Polk County Housing Trust Fund Board of Directors, Number 1 Question Advisory Council, and Plymouth Church. Second vice chair of Midwestern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments. Husband Steve; two daughters. Serving fifth term in House.

Community Relations Director for Principal Financial Group. Born and raised in Lincoln, NE. Resides in West Des Moines. Received B.A. in political science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and M.P.A. in Public Management from Drake University. Member of Blank Children's Hospital Governing Board, Drake University Board of Trustees, Downtown Community Alliance Chair, Polk County Housing Trust Fund Board of Directors, and Plymouth Church. Chair of Midwestern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments. Husband Steve; two daughters. Serving fourth term in House.

Birth: October 1, 1956, Lincoln, NE. Parents: William and Mary Swanson. Education: B.A. degree in political science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.P.A. degree, Drake University. Spouse: Steve, 1982. Children: 2 daughters, Stephanie and Shelby. Profession and Activities: Assistant Director, Corporate Relations for Principal Financial Group. Member: Valley Junction Foundation Board; Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute; Junior League of Des Moines; Plymouth Church; Variety Club of Iowa; PEO; Blank Children's Hospital Governing Board; Greater Des Moines Foundation Grant-Making Committee; Operation Downtown Board, chair. Term: Third.

Birth: October 1, 1956, Lincoln, NE. Parents: William and Mary Swanson. Education: B.A. degree in political science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A. degree in public administration, Drake University. Spouse: Steve, 1982. Children: 2 daughters, Stephanie and Shelby. Profession and Activities: Assistant Director, Corporate Relations for Principal Financial Group. Member: Valley Junction Foundation Board, Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, Junior League of Des Moines, Plymouth Church, Variety Club of Iowa, PEO, Maternal and Child Health Advisory Council, Capitol Gateway East Steering Committee, Blank Children's Hospital Governing Board. Term: Second.

Community Relations Director for Principal Financial Group. Born and raised in Lincoln, NE. Resides in West Des Moines. Received B.A. in political science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and M.P.A. in Public Management from Drake University. Member of Blank Children's Hospital Governing Board, Drake University Board of Trustees, Downtown Community Alliance Chair, Polk County Housing Trust Fund Board of Directors, and Plymouth Church. Chair of Midwestern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments. Husband Steve; two daughters. Serving sixth term in House.