Dennis H. Black | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 15th district 29th (1995–2003) | |
| In office January 9, 1995 –January 11, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | William Dialeman |
| Succeeded by | Chaz Allen |
| Member of the IowaHouseofRepresentatives from the 58th district 71st (1983–1993) | |
| In office 1983 –January 9,1995 | |
| Preceded by | Janet Carl |
| Succeeded by | Danny Carroll |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18,1939 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Faun Stewart |
| Children | 3 children |
| Residence | Grinnell,Iowa |
| Alma mater | Utah State University |
| Occupation | Conservationist |
Dennis H. Black (born December 18,1939) is a former Democratic politician,from Lynnville Iowa. Black holds a bachelor's degree in forest management and a master's degree in natural resource economics from Utah State University. [1] He was an author of The Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Fund while chairing the House Natural Resources Committee in Iowa's 73rd General Assembly. [2]
Black's career includes work as a natural resource analyst and consultant,service as the director of the Jasper County Conservation Board from 1970 to 2005,and the author of numerous natural resource management publications. His civic involvement includes service on the Newton Community Schools Board of Education,Jasper County Soil and Water District Commission,Des Moines River Greenbelt Commission,the Iowa Capitol Planning Commission,Jasper Community Foundation,and Terrace Hill Commission. He has also chaired the Jasper County Economic Development Commission. [3]
