STEVENS, Greg - Milford (D)

District 7

Birth: March 23, 1960, Estherville. Parents: Bob and Jan Stevens. Education: Graduated from Estherville H.S.; A.A., liberal arts, Iowa Lakes Community College; B.A., speech comm.ed., University of South Dakota; M.A., english, Mankato State University. Spouse: Laura. Children: 2 sons, Matthew and Daniel. Profession and Activities: High school english teacher, coach forensics. Okoboji Little League, Okoboji Y-Ball, and flag football. Term: First.

SUKUP, Steven E. - Dougherty (R)

District 18

Birth: November 4, 1956, Sheffield. Parents: Eugene G. and Mary E. Sukup. Education: Graduated from Sheffield-Chapin High School; B.S., industrial engineering, Iowa State University. Spouse: Vicki Ann, 1980. Children: 2
daughters; Crystal and Emily; 1 son, Nickolas. Profession and Activities: Industrial engineer with Sukup Manufacturing Company. Member: Franklin County/Sheffield Development Corporation, Hampton Rotary, Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Farm Bureau, Association of Business and Industry, Leadership Iowa. Term: Third.

SUNDERBRUCH, John P. - Davenport (R)

District 44

Birth: November 9, 1949, Davenport. Parents: Dr. J.H. Sunderbruch and Carmelita (deceased). Education: Graduated from Assumption H.S., 1967; Fire science degree in progress and EMT re-certification, Kirkwood Comm. College, 1996-97; EMTA certification and ERT certification, Scott Community College; EMT-I certification, University of Iowa 1981. Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps, 1967-1971. Spouse: Linda. Children: 1 daughter, Sarah; 2 sons, John and Nick. Grandchildren: 2. Profession and Activities: Firefighter/EMT. Member: Davenport Firefighters Local 17; Davenport Chamber of Commerce; American Heart Assoc.; IA Emergency Medical Service Assoc.; IA Firefighters State Assoc.; American Legion; Knights of Columbus; United Way; Vietnam Veterans of America; CASI. Term: First.

TAYLOR, Todd - Cedar Rapids (D)

District 54

Birth: May 21, 1966, Ames. Parents: Robert and Wanda (deceased) Taylor. Education: Graduated from Jefferson H.S., Cedar Rapids; B.A., English/writing, Graceland College, Lamoni, 1988; B.S., political science, U of I, 1990. Spouse: Kim. Profession and Activities: Commissioner, Department of Elder Affairs (IDEA). Community action volunteer - Cub Scout Troop 8, Cedar Rapids. Member: University of Iowa Alumni Association; National Conference of State Legislators, Standing Committee on Telecommunications and Information Policy Committee. Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) Fellow, Fellowship 1998. Labor Arbitration Institute - Labor Studies Continuing Education, Chicago, 1997-98 sessions. Elected to Iowa House in special election in 1995. Term: Third.

 

TEIG, Russell W. - Jewell (R)

District 17

Birth: April 11, 1957, Webster City. Parents: Tilford and Wilda Teig. Education: Graduated South Hamilton Community High School, 1975; B.S., Agriculture from Iowa State University. Spouse: Sandy, 1987. Children: 1 daughter, Amanda. Profession and Activities: Farmer and Agribusinessman. Operator of Teig & Associates, a marketing and consulting firm. Member: Our Savior Lutheran Church of Stanhope, Farm Bureau, Iowa Cattlemen's Association, Iowa Corn Growers, Iowa Soybean Association, Extension Council. Ex-Officio member, IA Dept. of Economic Development Board of Directors. Vice-president, Hamilton-Hardin County Farm Bureau Services companies. Was named 1996 Hamilton County Farm Leader of the Year. Term: Third.

 

THOMAS, Roger - Elkader (D)

District 32

Birth: December 13, 1950, Oelwein. Parents: Art and Gladys Thomas. Education: Graduated from Valley Community Schools of Elgin, 1969; B.A., Upper Iowa University. Military Service: 6 1/2 years, M.S.A.F. Spouse: Rosemary Barker Thomas. Children: 1 daughter, Rachelle; 2 sons, Rob and Ryan. Grandchildren: 1. Profession and Activities: Paramedic and farmer. Member: Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation Board and past trustee; Central Ambulance Service, Elkader; Mantauk Historical Society. Term: Second.