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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Joel Fry is a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 27. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

Fry serves as House Majority Whip.

Fry earned his B.A. from Simpson College and his M.S. in social work from the University of Iowa. His professional experience includes working as a health care consultant, president of TEAM Restoration Ministries and adjunct faculty at Simpson College and the University of Iowa School of Social Work.

Education

  • BA, Simpson College
  • Certificate, Aging Studies, University of Iowa School of Social Work
  • MSW, Social Work, University of Iowa School of Social Work

Professional Experience

  • BA, Simpson College
  • Certificate, Aging Studies, University of Iowa School of Social Work
  • MSW, Social Work, University of Iowa School of Social Work
  • Consultant, Healthcare Issues, present
  • Part-time Professor, Simpson College, present
  • President/Therapist, TEAM Restoration Ministries, present
  • Adjunct Faculty, University of Iowa School of Social Work, present
  • Metro Team Director, Hospice of Central Iowa, 2001-2006
  • Consultant, Weatherbee Resources, 2006-Present
  • Social Worker, Hospice of Central Iowa, 1999-2001

Political Experience

  • BA, Simpson College
  • Certificate, Aging Studies, University of Iowa School of Social Work
  • MSW, Social Work, University of Iowa School of Social Work
  • Consultant, Healthcare Issues, present
  • Part-time Professor, Simpson College, present
  • President/Therapist, TEAM Restoration Ministries, present
  • Adjunct Faculty, University of Iowa School of Social Work, present
  • Metro Team Director, Hospice of Central Iowa, 2001-2006
  • Consultant, Weatherbee Resources, 2006-Present
  • Social Worker, Hospice of Central Iowa, 1999-2001
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 27, 2010-present
  • Majority Whip, Iowa State House of Representatives
  • Former Assistant Majority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 27, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Administration and Rules Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Human Resources Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Labor Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative Council, Iowa State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations Committee

Member, Education Committee

Member, Human Resources Committee

Co-Chair, Joint Oversight Committee on Health Policy

Member, Public Safety Committee

Chair, Subcommittee on Health and Human Services

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Simpson College
  • Certificate, Aging Studies, University of Iowa School of Social Work
  • MSW, Social Work, University of Iowa School of Social Work
  • Consultant, Healthcare Issues, present
  • Part-time Professor, Simpson College, present
  • President/Therapist, TEAM Restoration Ministries, present
  • Adjunct Faculty, University of Iowa School of Social Work, present
  • Metro Team Director, Hospice of Central Iowa, 2001-2006
  • Consultant, Weatherbee Resources, 2006-Present
  • Social Worker, Hospice of Central Iowa, 1999-2001
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 27, 2010-present
  • Majority Whip, Iowa State House of Representatives
  • Former Assistant Majority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 27, 2020
  • Member, Commission on Tobacco Use Prevention and Control, present
  • Member, Council on Human Services, present
  • Chair, Hospice of Central Iowa Care Services Advisory Board -Osceola, present
  • Former Member, Church Leadership Board
  • Former Foster Family, Foster Care
  • Former Chair/Board Member, Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Iowa and Warren County Christian School
  • Former Co-Chair, Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Iowa’s Education Committee and Social Work Peer Group
  • Member, Mental Health and Disability Services Commission, Present
  • Former Member, National Peer Grant Review Committee with the American Cancer Society
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