Former Iowa congressman named COO of ethanol group

Chicago Tribune
Associated Press
12:04 p.m. CDT, November 1, 2010

DES MOINES, Iowa — Former eight-term Iowa GOP congressman Jim Nussle has been named president of a coalition of ethanol supporters.

Growth Energy announced Monday that Jim Nussle also would be the group's chief operating officer. Nussle has previously served on Growth Energy's board of directors. He starts in the new position Monday. Growth energy CEO Tom Buis says Nussle will be a "powerful advocate" for U.S. ethanol supporters.

Nussle also served as budget director under former President George W. Bush. He will be in charge of Growth Energy's day-to-day operations, revenue growth, budget, expenses and communications.

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