Ireton Native Resigns As Governor’s Chief of Staff

Des Moines, Iowa — An Ireton native who has served as Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ chief of staff has announced plans to leave that position and return to the private sector.

According to a press release from Governor Kim Reynolds’ Office, Ireton native Ryan Koopmans will leave his position as Reynolds’ chief of staff this Friday, December 14th.

Governor Reynolds says she is grateful for Koopman’s service and she says she is glad he used his passion for Iowa to advance the state forward. She says Koopmans provided steadfast advice while serving as her trusted advisor. The Governor thanked Koopmans for his service on behalf of the people of Iowa, and wished him well in the private sector.

Koopmans joined the governor’s office as senior legal counsel and chief policy advisor in May 2017, at the beginning of Gov. Reynolds’ administration. Earlier this year, he was promoted to chief of staff. His roles within the governor’s office were instrumental in advancing the governor’s signature achievements, including tax reform and Future Ready Iowa. Before serving in the governor’s office, Koopmans was partner at the Nyemaster Goode law firm in Des Moines.

Koopmans is a native of Ireton, and lives near Van Meter with his wife, Ashley, and their three children.

Reynolds says Koopmans’ successor will be Sara Craig Gongol. Craig Gongol will assume the role on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

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