Jerry Kearns
Jerry Kearns | |
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Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 92nd district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 2008 | |
Personal details | |
Born | July 8, 1944 |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Diane |
Residence | Keokuk, Iowa |
Alma mater | Southeast Iowa Community College |
Occupation | industrial electrician, union representative |
Religion | United Methodist |
Jerry A. Kearns (born July 8, 1944) is a Democratic politician, representing the 92nd District in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2008.
He is ranking member of the Veterans Affairs Committee and also serves on the Agriculture, Lobar, and Ways and Means Committee.[1]
Education
Kearns graduated from Wyaconda High School in Missouri in 1962. He later attended Southeast Iowa Community College and also went to a four-year electrician apprenticeship.[1]
Career
From 1965-1969, Kearns served in the US Air Force. Outside of politics, Kerns spent 38 years as an industrial electrician at Henniges Automotive.[1]
Organizations
Kearns has been a member of the following organizations:
- Lee County Board of Supervisors
- American Legion
- Elks Club
- University of Iowa Labor Advisory Board
- Lee County Democratic Party
- Iowa Democratic Party
- Keokuk’s Trinity United Methodist Church[1]
Family
Kearns is married to his wife Diane, one of his clerks, and together they have two sons Christopher and Aaron and seven grandchildren.[1]
References
External links
- Representative Jerry Kearns official Iowa General Assembly site
- Jerry Kearns State Representative official constituency site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart