(Des Moines, IA) -- State Senator Chris Cournoyer has been named Iowa's next lieutenant governor.
Cournoyer currently represents eastern Iowa's District 35. She lives in Le Claire.
"I’m excited to announce Chris Cournoyer as the new Lt. Governor,” Governor Reynolds said. “First and foremost, she has the character, judgement, and ability needed to serve as governor in case I were ever unable to—qualities that also make her ideally suited to support our work on a day-to-day basis. I can’t wait to deploy Chris’ extensive experience on key legislative committees, including Ways and Means, and expertise in technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence on a wide range of issues important to Iowans.”
“I’m profoundly honored to serve as lieutenant governor, and Iowans can be confident that I will always approach the role with all the seriousness it deserves,” Lt. Governor Cournoyer said. “I couldn’t be more excited to join Governor Reynolds’ team and do my part to implement her bold agenda for our state.”
Her bio on the Iowa Senate Republicans website:
As a small business owner, mother of four children, substitute teacher, member of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Council, President of the Quad City Engineering & Science Council, former president of the Pleasant Valley Community School Board, and reserve deputy for the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, Senator Chris Cournoyer is passionate about strengthening our economy, our schools, and our communities.
Senator Cournoyer has a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the University of Texas. After college, she worked as a senior consultant in the Technology Division at Andersen Consulting, serving in the Ecommerce Community of Practice. Since 1997, Senator Cournoyer has worked as a self-employed website designer and developer. Recently, she got her substitute authorization and is helping with the substitute teacher shortage in school districts in her area.
Cournoyer replaces Adam Gregg, who left the role for a private-sector position, leading the Iowa Banker's Association.