Thursday, April 12, 2007
Governor Culver Names Tramontina To Head
Dept. Of Economic Development
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Chet Culver appointed Mike Tramontina as Director of the Iowa Department of Economic Development. Tramontina has served as Interim Director of the agency since January 2007. “This is a very important time in Iowa’s history,” said Governor Culver. “Renewable energy and biotechnology will drive Iowa’s economy. I’m pleased that Mike Tramontina, a proven leader, has accepted the position of IDED Director. He has experience in the public and private sectors and will provide a steady hand as the economy here in Iowa continues to evolve.”
Mike Tramontina said, "I am honored Governor Culver has asked me to serve as the Director of the Department of Economic Development. I look forward to working with Governor Culver, the legislature and the Economic Development Board to continue expanding economic opportunity across the entire state."
Prior to working at IDED Tramontina served as the Director of the Iowa Department of Management for two years during the Vilsack/Pederson administration. He moved into that position after serving four and a half years as Executive Director of the Iowa Finance Authority where he coordinated the State’s housing policy. Tramontina has spent his career in the areas of government and finance. He has served in the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as Secretary’s Representative for the Great Plains region, as Deputy State Treasurer, as a Research analyst in the Iowa Senate and as a Congressional District Aide. He also worked in the private sector as an investment banker in public finance. Tramontina is a native of Sioux City and a graduate of University of Iowa.