DES MOINES – Iowa Governo Kim Reynolds, Friday, announced several additional cabinet appointments. Those cabinet secretaries will serve as important agents as Gov. Reynolds carries out her work to serve Iowans. Among the appointees, was Rod Roberts, who will serve as the next labor commissioner. Roberts previously served as the director of the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals for eight years.  He also served in the Iowa House of Representatives for 10 years.

A native Iowan, he was born in Waverly and raised in Zearing.  Roberts currently resides in Carroll. He will be replacing current labor commissioner Michael Mauro who is retiring. Roberts said “It’s an honor to be named Iowa’s labor commissioner and I appreciate Governor Reynolds’ confidence in my abilities. In this new role, my focus will be on ensuring Iowans are able to work in safe and healthy environments.”