A Davenport native has been promoted to the Chief of Staff to Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Michael Bousselot, who served as the governor’s office legal counsel, will be taking over Chief of Staff Matt Hinch. Hinch is leaving to pursue an opportunity in the private sector, said a statement from the governor’s office.
“Since taking office, Michael has played an important role in crafting critically important policies like the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, the largest tax cut in Iowa history, the Healthiest State Initiative and Medicaid modernization,” Branstad said. “His background as a policy advisor, legal counsel and accountant makes him uniquely qualified to lead our office and continue working with the Legislature to pass meaningful policies that improve our state.”
Before he joined the governor’s staff, Bousselot was an attorney in Davenport. He previously worked as a consultant in Chicago, Illinois after earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2005 and a master’s degree in accounting and business in 2006 from the University of Iowa. In 2009, Bousselot got his law degree from Drake University Law School.
“It has been an honor to serve in Governor Branstad’s and Lt. Gov. Reynolds’ administration…” Bousselot said. “… I pledge to work diligently to continue advocating for policies that foster growth, serve the best interest of the taxpayers and make Iowa an even better place for Iowa families to live, work, and grow.”
Bousselot will take on his new position starting August 8, 2015.