Iowa Senate Democratic Staff

515-281-5804

Who are we?

The Iowa Senate Democratic Staff supports the work of the Democratic members of the Iowa Senate. We are a team of 15 professionals who research various policy areas in support of the goals and interests of our Senators; communicate their message to constituents and the media; and offer administrative support.
 
Staff Member Committee Assignments

Ron Parker
Staff Director
(515) 281-8790
  • Rules & Administration
  • Ethics
  • Oversight
Eric Bakker
Senior Assistant to the Democratic Leader
(515) 281-3902
  • Rules & Administration
Kris Bell
Senior Research Analyst
(515) 242-5896
  • Human Resources
  • Ways & Means
  • Health & Human Services Appropriations
Steve Conway
Senior Assistant to the Senate President 
(515) 281-8818
  • Oversight
  • Ethics
  • Rules and Administration
Cathy Engel
Research Analyst
(515) 281-8688
  • Judiciary
  • Justice & Judicial Appropriations
  • Administrative Rules
Bridget Godes
Research Analyst
(515) 281-3433
  • Education
  • Education Appropriations
  • Oversight
Debbie Kattenhorn
Assistant to the Democratic Leader 
(515) 281-4610		  
Theresa Kehoe
Senior Research Analyst
(515) 281-7696
  • Appropriations
  • Transportation & Infrastructure Appropriations
Kay Kibbie
Secretary to the Senate President
(515) 281-5933		  

 
Rusty Martin
Communications Director
(515) 281- 5269		  
Jace Mikels
Research Analyst
(515) 281-5072
  • Natural Resources & Environment
  • Labor & Business Relations
  • Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations
Sue Monahan
Research Analyst
(515) 281-8679
  • Agriculture
  • Economic Growth
  • Economic Development Appropriations
Secretary to the Majority Leader
281-3901		  
Erica Shorkey
Deputy Communications Director
(515) 281-8731		  
Julie T. Simon
Research Analyst
(515) 281-5264
  • State Government
  • Commerce
  • Veterans Affairs
Kerry Wright
Research Analyst
(515) 281-7347
  • Administration & Regulation Appropriations
  • Transportation
  • Local Government