Iowa Utilities Board Announces New Member

Krista Tanner of Clive began serving as a Board member of the Iowa Utilities Board April 16, 2007. She was recently appointed by Governor Chet Culver to fill an unexpired term that runs through April 2009.

Tanner has been a shareholder at Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler, and Hagen, P.C. since 2006 and has been an associate with that law firm since 2000. In addition to litigation practice, Tanner has worked in government, regulatory, and utilities law for the firm.

"Working in utilities law, I have come to appreciate how important the utilities sector is to Iowa’s economy in addition to the obvious importance of electricity, gas, and communications to the lives of Iowans," said Tanner.

"I appreciate the opportunity Governor Culver has given me to use my experience in service of the public. I look forward to honoring the trust he has placed in me by working with Chairman John Norris, Board member Curt Stamp, and the Board’s capable staff to ensure Iowans have the best choices, the best prices, and the most reliable utility services available."

Tanner is a 2000 graduate of Drake University Law School, where she graduated with honors and earned a Certificate in Legislative Practice. Prior to law school, she received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa with a double major in Russian and History. While completing her Russian major, she studied abroad at Hertzen University in St. Petersburg, Russia.

As an attorney, Tanner is a member of the American Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association, and Polk County Women Attorneys. In addition, she has actively participated in the Polk County Volunteer Lawyer’s Project, both as a volunteer and a board member. She is also very involved in the community. She was a "Big Sister" with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Iowa for over six years and was a member of the 2005-2006 class of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute. Tanner was also named to the Des Moines Business Record "40 Under 40" class of up-and-coming leaders in Greater Des Moines.