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Introduction

R.G. is a member of BrownWinick's Government Relations team. R.G. maintains a full-time presence at the Iowa Capitol during the legislative session, representing multiple businesses and interest before the Iowa General Assembly, the Governor's Office, and state agencies.

Achievements

R.G. led the redistricting analysis of Iowa congressional and legislative districts following the 2010 U.S. Census.

Clients

1) America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc.

2) Cedar Rapids Development Group LLC

3) Cleaner Iowa, Inc.

4) Conlin Properties

5) Federation of Iowa Insurers

6) FFF Enterprises, Inc.

7) Google LLC and its Affiliates

8) Iowa Association of Water Agencies

9) Iowa Chapter, American Institute of Architects

10) Iowa Economic Alliance

11) Iowa League of Cities

12) Iowa Recycling Association

13) Iowa Select Farms, L.L.P.

14) Lederman Bonding Company

15) Lightstar

16) Maverik, Inc.

17) Monarch Bio Energy LLC

18) Municipal Fire & Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI)

19) Nationwide Mutual Ins. Co.

20) Optimae Life Services, Inc.

21) Planet Care Biofilters

22) Principal Financial Group

23) Roeslein Renewables

24) Sun Valley Iowa Lake Association

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

6-10 years

Biography

R.G. Schwarm is a member of BrownWinick's Government Relations team. R.G. maintains a full-time presence at the Iowa Capitol during the legislative session, representing multiple businesses and interests before the Iowa General Assembly, the Governor's Office, and state agencies.

R.G. previously served BrownWinick's lobbying team as the Public Affairs Manager from 2014-2017. Prior to joining BrownWinick, he worked in a variety of political positions at the local and state level, including managing a multi- million dollar casino referendum resulting in a landslide electoral victory and record voter turnout. His campaign organization experience includes developing winning strategies, executing multifaceted communication plans, coordinating public and media relations, and organizing volunteer efforts. In addition to serving as a campaign consultant, R.G. led the redistricting analysis of Iowa congressional and legislative districts following the 2010 U.S. Census.

R.G. graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, earning a double major in Business Management and International business along with a minor in Political Science. While at Drake University Law School, R.G. served as a legal intern for the Iowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board where he assisted in drafting the board's advisory opinions, conducted legal research on state and local compliance policies, and investigated complaints of ethical violations by campaigns and elected officials. In 2020, R.G. received his Juris Doctor while earning a certificate in legislative practice.

Last Updated: February 18, 2025