(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that Jake Ketzner will serve as the Governor's Office legislative liaison. Ketzner replaces Adam Gregg, who was appointed as State Public Defender by Branstad.
"I am pleased to announce the hire of Jake Ketzner to serve as our legislative liaison," said Branstad. "Jake is a talented professional who will work with legislative leaders to build a consensus on meaningful legislation that will continue moving Iowa forward."
Ketzner is a 2008 graduate of The University of Iowa. In 2010, Ketzner served as the Branstad-Reynolds campaign's organization director. He served as a policy adviser in the Branstad-Reynolds administration, focusing on the issues of transportation, inspections and appeals, corrections and lottery. He was the 2014 Branstad-Reynolds campaign manager.
"Jake's strong work ethic and focus will be an asset in his new role in our office," said Reynolds. "With important work to be completed in the 2015 legislative session, we're eager to have Jake join our team as legislative liaison."
Ketzner, who will begin his role today, December 8, said, "I'm grateful to have the opportunity to return to the Governor's Office and for challenge of serving in this new capacity. I look forward to working with legislators in our shared interest of building Iowa for the future."
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