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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Gary Carlson is a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 91. He was first elected to the chamber in 2014.

Carlson's professional experience includes working as president and CEO of the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Education

  • BBA, Business Administration, University of Iowa

Professional Experience

  • BBA, Business Administration, University of Iowa
  • Vice President, Member and Community Relations, HNI Corporation, 2007-present
  • President, Triumph Staffing and Advanced Accounting Personnel, 2001-2003
  • Chief Operating Officer, Lujack's Northpark Auto Plaza, 2000-2001
  • President, Titan Tire Corporation, 1997-2000
  • Senior Vice President and General Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Bandag Incorporated, 1974-1997

Political Experience

  • BBA, Business Administration, University of Iowa
  • Vice President, Member and Community Relations, HNI Corporation, 2007-present
  • President, Triumph Staffing and Advanced Accounting Personnel, 2001-2003
  • Chief Operating Officer, Lujack's Northpark Auto Plaza, 2000-2001
  • President, Titan Tire Corporation, 1997-2000
  • Senior Vice President and General Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Bandag Incorporated, 1974-1997
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 91, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 91, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Local Government Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Economic Development (Joint Appropriations), Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Commerce Committee

Member, Economic Growth Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Public Retirement Systems

Chair, Transportation Committee

Member, Ways and Means Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BBA, Business Administration, University of Iowa
  • Vice President, Member and Community Relations, HNI Corporation, 2007-present
  • President, Triumph Staffing and Advanced Accounting Personnel, 2001-2003
  • Chief Operating Officer, Lujack's Northpark Auto Plaza, 2000-2001
  • President, Titan Tire Corporation, 1997-2000
  • Senior Vice President and General Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Bandag Incorporated, 1974-1997
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 91, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 91, 2018
  • Director, Crossroads Foundation
  • Co-Chair, Mayor’s Community Improvement Action Team
  • Co-Chair, Muscatine Blue Zones Initiative
  • Director, Muscatine Community College Foundation
  • Board Member, Muscatine Community Health Foundation
  • Member, Saint Mathias Catholic Church
  • Director, Trinity Hospital Foundation
  • Committee Member, Vision 20-20
  • President and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 2003 – 2007