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Branstad Campaign: McGee joins as young professionals chair
1/11/2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 8, 2010

Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266

(URBANDALE) – The Branstad 2010 Committee today announced that former Waukee City Councilman and current Republican State Central Committee member Isaiah McGee will serve as the campaign’s Young Professionals Chair.

“Young professionals are drawn to leaders who understand how to communicate to different groups of people and bring them together under a solid positive vision.” said McGee. “The next generation of Iowans are looking for a CEO of this state who will make a hands-on commitment to economic development. Governor Branstad is a trusted leader who will create jobs and other opportunities for young professionals in Iowa. My fellow young professionals and I look forward to sharing the governor’s vision for Iowa’s economic comeback.”

Isaiah is owner of McGee Strategies LLC, a consulting, training, and coaching firm specializing in the areas of generational behavior and emerging leadership development. He has traveled to communities across the state to address business and professional groups.

“We are excited to have Isaiah on board,” said Gov. Branstad. “His excitement and enthusiastic support will be tremendously beneficial as my campaign continues in our efforts to attract young people.”

Branstad launched an aggressive youth campaign last month, when the committee announced Bobby Kaufmann as the statewide youth coordinator.

Isaiah has received recognition for his leadership and efforts in a number of organizations and boards, as well as other civic and leadership groups, including serving a term as a Waukee city council member, appointed as an inaugural member of the Generation Iowa Commission, and selected by the Des Moines Business Record as one of “Forty People under Forty” to watch.

Isaiah also teaches in the Waukee School District where he resides with his wife, Megan, and their two young children.

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