Iowa Senate News Release
For Immediate Release: June 14, 2017
Statement on appointment of new DHS director
by Senator Liz Mathis, lead Democrat on the Senate Human Services Committee
“The selection of Jerry Foxhoven is a positive step. Along with his work as executive director of the Neal & Bea Smith Legal Clinic at Drake, Jerry has been a facilitator or co-chair of several state task forces and work groups. His inclusive style will serve him well as he digs into the work that needs to be done with the department and the issues around the Medicaid to managed care transition.”