Chris Hagenow
President
Chris Hagenow is the President of Iowans for Tax Relief (ITR), leading Iowa’s premier taxpayer advocacy organization in the fight for limited government, lower taxes, and greater economic freedom. A lifelong Iowan and graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and the University of Iowa College of Law, Chris brings a wealth of legal, legislative, and leadership experience to his role. Before joining ITR, Chris served twelve years in the Iowa House of Representatives, where he was known for his principled leadership, ultimately rising to serve as House Majority Leader. During his time in office, he was a driving force behind many conservative reforms, including efforts to reduce Iowans’ tax burden and promote individual freedom. Chris and his wife, Amanda, have three children and live in Urbandale.
Dan Steele
Vice President
Dan first joined ITR in 2001 and has served in many roles, including Creative Director and Director of Operations. From 2013 to 2016, Dan was President of O.P. Printing, Inc. in Muscatine. He came back to the ITR team as Communications Director in December 2016 and became Vice President in June 2022.
Dan grew up near Riverside, Iowa, and met his wife Linda while attending Iowa State University. From 1994 to 2001, he was a licensed funeral director in Tipton and Muscatine. To some, it might appear Dan used Benjamin Franklin’s quote, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes,” to choose his career path.
Dan and Linda live in Clive and have four children.
Teri Miller
Member Relations Associate
Teri joined Iowans for Tax Relief in 2022. Her career experience includes working for non-profit organizations, in K-12 education, and as a small business owner. In addition to communicating with taxpayers across the state, Teri researches state and local fiscal data.
Teri graduated from Waverly-Shell Rock High School and the University of Northern Iowa and now lives in Polk City with her husband, Jason, and their three children.