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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Ross C. Paustian is a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 92. He was first elected to the chamber in 2014. He previously served another term representing District 84 from 2011 to 2013.

Paustian earned his B.S. in Animal Science from South Dakota State University. His professional experience includes owning Paustian Enterprises, LLC, a farrow-to-finish hog producer and serving as President of the Scott County Farm Bureau and the Scott County Pork Producers.

Education

  • BS, Animal Science, South Dakota State University, 1974-1978

Professional Experience

  • BS, Animal Science, South Dakota State University, 1974-1978
  • Vice President, Paustian Enterprises Limited Company

Political Experience

  • BS, Animal Science, South Dakota State University, 1974-1978
  • Vice President, Paustian Enterprises Limited Company
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 92, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 92, 2020
  • Candidate, Iowa House of Representatives, District 84, 2012
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 84, 2010-2012

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Economic Growth Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Environmental Protection Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Natural Resources Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Agriculture Committee

Member, Environmental Protection Committee

Member, Judiciary Committee

Member, Public Safety Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Animal Science, South Dakota State University, 1974-1978
  • Vice President, Paustian Enterprises Limited Company
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 92, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 92, 2020
  • Candidate, Iowa House of Representatives, District 84, 2012
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 84, 2010-2012
  • Leader and Member, 4H
  • Member, Saint Paul Lutheran Church
  • Former President, Scott County Farm Bureau
  • Former President, Scott County Pork Producers
  • Former Member, Vera French Mental Health Board
  • Former President, Walcott Community Club

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award, 2015
  • Century Conservation Farm Family, 2000
  • Soil Conservation Goodyear Outstanding Cooperator of the Year,1993
  • Pork All-American, 1987
  • Iowa Master Pork Producer, 1981.