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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Jack Whitver is a Republican member of the Iowa State Senate, representing District 19. He was first elected to the chamber on January 18, 2011. Whitver currently serves as the state Senate majority leader. He was elected state Senate president after the November 2016 elections and served until March 2018. Whitver previously served as Minority Whip.

Whitver earned his B.S. in exercise science and his MBA from Iowa State University. His professional experience includes owning Acceleration Iowa.

Education

  • JD, Drake University School of Law, 2009-2012
  • MBA, Iowa State University, 2002-2003
  • BS, Exercise Science, Iowa State University, 1999-2002

Professional Experience

  • JD, Drake University School of Law, 2009-2012
  • MBA, Iowa State University, 2002-2003
  • BS, Exercise Science, Iowa State University, 1999-2002
  • Attorney, Whitaker, Hagenow, and Gustoff Limited Liability Partnership, 2013-present
  • Owner, CrossFit Des Moines, 2012-present
  • Owner, Acceleration Iowa Sports Training, 2004-present
  • Assistant Football Coach, Drake University

Political Experience

  • JD, Drake University School of Law, 2009-2012
  • MBA, Iowa State University, 2002-2003
  • BS, Exercise Science, Iowa State University, 1999-2002
  • Attorney, Whitaker, Hagenow, and Gustoff Limited Liability Partnership, 2013-present
  • Owner, CrossFit Des Moines, 2012-present
  • Owner, Acceleration Iowa Sports Training, 2004-present
  • Assistant Football Coach, Drake University
  • Majority Leader, Iowa State Senate, 2018-present
  • Senator, Iowa State Senate, District 19, 2011-present
  • President, Iowa State Senate, 2017-2018
  • Candidate, Iowa State Senate, District 19, 2018
  • Republican Whip, Iowa State Senate, 2014-2016
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 66, 2006

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Government Oversight Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Human Resources Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Labor and Business Relations Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, State Government Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Capital Projects, Iowa State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Administration

Chair, Joint Committee on Service

Chair, Joint Committee on Studies

Vice Chair, Legislative Council

Chair, Rules and Administration Committee

Speeches