Background
Smith was born in Plover, Iowa.
Smith was born in Plover, Iowa.
Iowa State University.
A Republican, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2011. He has a bachelor"s degree in public service and administration from Iowa State University. As of January 2013, Smith serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Administration and Rules, Commerce, Environmental Protection, and Natural Resources committees.
He is an Assistant Leader and also serves as the chair of the Ethics committee.
Jeff was born June 23, 1967, to Garth and Marilynn Smith of Plover, Iowa. He grew up on his family farm in Plover, Iowa and graduated from Havelock-Plover High School in 1986.
Following high school, he attended Iowa State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Service and Administration in Agriculture in 1991. After graduation, Jeff returned to work for his family’s farming operation where he raised corn and soybeans and managed a feeder pig operation.
In 1994 Jeff moved to Spirit Lake where he worked for First Bank and Trust as a farm and commercial lender and branch manager.
He is a member and past President of the Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis, a former Company-Chair of the University of Okoboji Winter Games, and a previous local director of the Midwest Youth Football League. Jeff has also served on the board of directors for the Spirit Lake Mainsail Chamber of Commerce, the Iowa Bankers Association Ag Committee, the City of Spirit Lake Zoning Board, and the Spirit Lake Youth Athletic Association. *incumbent.
Republican Party of Iowa, Republican Party.