Representative Eric Gjerde View All Years

Eric Gjerde

Linn County

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.

House District 67

Committees
89th GA (2021)

Standing Committees

Administration and Rules
Agriculture (Ranking Member)
Education
State Government
Veterans Affairs
Ways and Means

Legislative Council

Capital Projects Committee
Legislative Council
Studies Committee

Boards and Commissions

Statewide Fire and Police Retirement System Board of Trustees

Former Memberships

Agriculture (01/11/2021 - 12/14/2021)
Brady-Giglio List Study Committee (08/27/2021 - 01/08/2023)