James Burke Kersten

Background

Kersten, James Burke was born on October 14, 1960 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of Herbert Hinze and Cecelia (Burke) Kersten.

Education

Bachelor in Public Administration, Drake U., 1984.

Career

Regional manager, Iowa Development Commission, Des Moines, 1983-1987; assistant to governor, Governor Terry Branstad Office, Des Moines, 1987-1989; investment advisor, PFA, Inc., Fort Dodge, 1989-1991; state senator, State of Iowa, since 1990; finance investment officer, First American State Bank, Fort Dodge, since 1992.

Achievements

• James Burke Kersten has been listed as a noteworthy State senator, financial investment officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Iowa Life Underwriters, Farm Bureau, Sertoma, Rotary, Elks.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, running, watching athletic events, traveling.

Connections

Married Laurie Lynch Kersten, September 1, 1989. 1 child, Jennifer Marie.

Father:

Herbert Hinze Kersten

Mother:

Cecelia (Burke) Kersten

Spouse:

Laurie Lynch Kersten

child:

Jennifer Marie Kersten