John_Wills_(Iowa_politician)
John Wills (politician)
American politician
John H. Wills (born February 18, 1966) is an American politician serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 10th district. Elected in November 2014, Wills assumed office on January 12, 2015.
John Wills | |
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Speaker pro tempore of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 13, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Matt Windschitl |
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
Assumed office January 12, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1966-02-18) February 18, 1966 (age 58) Sibley, Iowa, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Northwestern College (BS) American Public University (MA, MS) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Unit | Army National Guard |
Wills was born and raised in Sibley, Iowa. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Northwestern College and two master's degrees from American Military University.[1]
As of January 2015[update], Wills serves on the Human Resources, Natural Resources, and State Government committees, as well as the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee. He also serves as the vice chair of the Environmental Protection Committee.
Wills is a founding member of Pheasants Forever in Osceola County and a member of the State Pheasants Forever Council. He is also a member of the Friends of Lakeside Lab and Veterans of Foreign War.[1]
Wills is a former vice president of the Okoboji Protective Association and has been involved in water quality and conservation organizations for more than 15 years. Wills has served in the military for 25 years, including in the Army National Guard.
- "Iowa House Republicans » Biography". www.iowahouserepublicans.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- Representative John Wills official Iowa General Assembly site
- Profile at Iowa House Republicans
Iowa House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by | 10th District 2023 –present |
Incumbent |
Preceded by | 1st District 2015–2023 |
Succeeded by J. D. Sholten |
Preceded by | Speaker pro tempore 2020–present |
Incumbent |