Chet Culver

41st Governor of Iowa

Chet Culver - 41st Governor of Iowa
Born

January 25th, 1966
59 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 41st Governor of Iowa from 2007 to 2011. Prior to the governorship, held various roles in public service including state treasurer and director of the Iowa Department of Public Health. Culver's tenure as governor focused on education reform and renewable energy initiatives. His leadership emphasized economic development and the improvement of infrastructure in Iowa.

Served as the 41st Governor of Iowa

Promoted education reform and renewable energy

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