Nate’s career has been dedicated to local government in Iowa. After obtaining a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Iowa (2013) he spent three years as the Planning & Zoning Director for Clinton County, Iowa, and has served as the Assistant Director of Planning, Development, and Sustainability (PDS) for Johnson County, Iowa since 2016. As Assistant Director, Nate supports the PDS Director and Board of Supervisors in leading a key department in one of Iowa's most progressive and quickly-growing urbanized counties. By overseeing the planning, floodplain administration, code enforcement, and administrative support functions of the PDS office, Nate helps ensure that development meets the County’s vision for responsible, sustainable land use.

Areas of Interest:

Local government zoning administration and land development review