DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds attended the first meeting of the Iowa DOGE Task Force to kick off the state’s continued efforts to make government work more efficiently for Iowans.
“I was honored to speak today at the first meeting of our Iowa DOGE Task Force,” Gov Reynolds said. “This task force is yet another opportunity to apply Iowa's proven formula of asking tough questions and making bold, transformative changes. I couldn’t have more confidence in the talented members of this group, under Emily Schmitt’s leadership, to build on our strong foundation and chart the course for more efficient government at all levels for Iowans.”
Members of the Iowa DOGE Task Force are as follows:
- Emily Schmitt, Sukup Manufacturing Co
- Nick Bowdish, Elite Octane
- Brianne Schulte, Vermeer
- Adam Keune, University of Iowa Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
- Craig Dozark, Crawford County Board of Supervisors
- ReNae Arnold, Dallas County Recorder
- Terry Lutz, McClure Engineering
- Beth Tinsman, Twin State Technical Services
- Kathy Kay, Principal Financial Group
- Ryan Schaap, Well Enterprises
- Dave Mulcahy, MABSCO Investments
- David Spalding, Iowa State University College of Business
- Reynolds Cramer, Fareway
- Joe Murphy, Iowa Business Council
- Hans Wilz (ex-Officio Member), Iowa House of Representatives
- Dan Dawson (ex-Officio Member), Iowa Senate
Click here to find out more about the Iowa DOGE Task Force.
