Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed Mark Campbell to serve as Iowa Department of Administrative Services director after the agency's former leader resigned to run for governor.

Campbell, a Democrat and small business owner from Fort Dodge and a former Webster County supervisor, will assume the role Oct. 6, Reynolds announced Wednesday, Oct. 1.

The position has been vacant since former director Adam Steen, a Republican, stepped down in August to run in the open-seat race for Iowa governor in the 2026 midterm elections.

“Mark’s career reflects his dedication to leadership, business innovation, and community progress,” Reynolds said in a statement. “He is keenly focused on doing his part to help build a stronger future for Iowa, and I know he will bring that mindset and dedication to DAS as

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