Biographical Information
Brad Zaun was first elected to the Iowa Senate in 2004. He is an Assistant Republican Leader as well as ranking member of the Ways and Means committee. Before serving in the Iowa Senate, Zaun was Mayor of Urbandale and owner and operator of Zaun's Trustworthy Hardware.
Senator Zaun generously gives back to his community by serving on various boards and commissions. He is currently a board member of the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance, the Greater Des Moines Animal Rescue League, Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association and a member of the Urbandale Breakfast Lions Club to name a few.
Senator Zaun finds time for his running hobby and enjoys all his childrens' activities. He and his wife, Dede, live in Urbandale with their five children: Zac, Bailey, Drew, Greyson and Devon.
Occupation: Vice President, R&R Realty Marketing Group
Employment Highlights: Owner of Zaun's Trustworthy Hardware (1988-2005)
Civic/Professional Organizations: State of Iowa Child Support Advisory Board, Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates board member, Generation Iowa Commission member, Mid Iowa Small Business Development Center board member
Elected Offices Held: Mayor of Urbandale (1988-2004), Urbandale City Council (1996-1998)
Honors: 1994 nominee for the Iowa/Nebraska Entrepreneur of the Year, 2001 40 Under 40 Award recipient, inducted into the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame in 2004
Education: Grandview College, Ellsworth Community College
