July 9, 2015

GOVERNOR PERRY ANNOUNCES CO-CHAIR FOR IOWA CAUCUS CAMPAIGN

Respected Conservative Leader Karen Fesler Joins Perry Iowa Team

AUSTIN — Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) announced Karen Fesler will join his growing Iowa campaign as Statewide Co-Chair. She joins conservative icon Sam Clovis in leading Gov. Perry’s Iowa campaign.

Fesler has substantial political experience in both Missouri and Iowa. She has worked for:

Gov. Kit Bond, R-MO;
Campaign Coordinator, Rob Gettemy for Congress (R-IA2), 2010;
Rick Santorum for President, Johnson County and Iowa 2nd District Caucus Coordinator 2011-2012;
Rick Santorum for President, Missouri State Director, 2012;
Advisor, Sam Clovis for US Senate (R-IA), 2014;
Patriot Voices, National Advisory Board, 2013-2015;
Iowa RPI Victory Office volunteer 1996-2014;
Iowa RPI State Nominating Committee, 2012;
Iowa RPI County and State delegate, 1996-2014;
Iowa RPI 2nd District Executive Committee, 2013-2015

“It is with great pride that I begin my duties as the Iowa Co-chair of the Perry for President campaign along side my good friend, Dr. Sam Clovis.  This is without question the most talented and experienced team in Iowa, working for the most talented and experienced Governor in America," Fesler said.  "Governor Perry has built a strong foundation in Iowa that will prove to be successful as we move toward the Iowa Caucuses.  I am truly honored to be a part of his team.”  

“I am absolutely delighted to have Karen Fesler join the Perry for President team.  As my co-chair, she will help lead our effort to build the strong ground game that is necessary to do well in the Iowa Caucuses," Clovis said. "She is one of the most respected Republicans in the state and having her on the team will go a long way toward our ultimate success."

Fesler, a St. Louis native, is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She taught elementary school for almost 20 years. She has lived in Coralville, IA for the last 22 years with her husband David, where they owned and operated a public safety equipment dealership.