Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced the formation of the Iowa Faith and Values Steering Committee.  This committee of 92 leaders will advise Governor Romney on the important social issues most  affecting the people of Iowa.

"To ensure a stronger America, we must strengthen families, defend traditional marriage and promote the sanctity of human life.  The men and women who will be joining our effort today are committed to defending these important values.  I look forward to working with this team in bringing change to Washington," said Governor Romney.

Joining Romney for President, Chair Tom Coates said, "In the bluest of blue states, Governor Romney led the charge to defend traditional families.  In the face of political adversity, he fought to protect marriage, defend the sanctity of human life and strengthen families.  Governor Romney is the one candidate who has made stronger families a cornerstone of his candidacy, and we hope to ensure every Iowan knows his strong record of defending conservative values."

To hear audio of why Tom Coates, Iowa Faith and Values Steering Committee Chair, is supporting Governor Romney, click here.  You can also listen by calling 641-715-3801, and entering this access code: 8065784.

Romney For President Iowa Faith And Values Steering Committee Chairs:

Tom Coates, Des Moines – Chair
Mike Canady, Des Moines – Co Chair
Keith Hunter, Des Moines – Co Chair
Sen. David Johnson, Ocheyedan – Co Chair
Rose Kramer, Dubuque – Co Chair
Kathy Oltmans, Council Bluffs – Co Chair
Romney For President Iowa Faith and Values Coalition Steering Committee Members:

Bremer County:
Kris Brunkhorst

Cass County:
Deb Field
Jim Field

Cerro Gordo County:
Bart Pals
Jodi Pals

Clarke County:
George Barber

Decatur County:
Bob Bixby
Deb Etchison
Gary Etchison

Dubuque County:
Janet Buss
Becky Herrig
Ron Herrig
Rose Kramer
John Tallent
Tracy Tallent

Fremont County:
Karen McAllister

Harrison County:
Don Blackford
Stephanie Blackford

Hardin County:
Andy Cable

Jasper County:
Pat Bazal

Linn County:
Tim Palmer
Renee Schulte

Marshall County:
Betty Caldwell
Pastor Dan Caldwell

Monona County:
Di Ann Rose
Gene Vandebur
Lois Vandebur

Montgomery County:
Gail Ernst
Joni Ernst
Sandy Schoonover
Ted Schoonover

Muscatine County:
Susanne Carter
Yvonne Fillmore
Sen. Jim Hahn
Janetta Stamler
Paul Stamler

Page County:
Iris Morrison
Karen York

Pottawattamie County:
Betty Baber
Dick Baber
Miriam Beck
Tony Beck
Steve Cates
Andy Christenson
Tom Coates
Donna Conn
Gladys Danker
David Edwards
Jody Edwards
Jon Gruber
Leigh Anne Gruber
Steve Johnson
Grace King
Wylie King
William Carl Livingston
Victoria Livingston
David Overholtzer
Rosemary Overholtzer
Susan Overholtzer
David Payer
Connie Schmett
Kim Schmett
Ruby Thomason
James Trahms

Poweshiek County:
Diana Hanson

Scott County:
Paul Janecek
Janet Janecek

Story County:
Dennis Freeman
Kevin Kimle
Pat Kimle
Jim Kurtenbach
Linda Livingston
Andy Norman
Jacqui Norman

Tama County:
Marcia Livingston
William Livingston

Union County:
Laura Hartman

Warren County:
Jeanette Best
Joe Best

Webster County:
Gil Copper

Woodbury County:
Norma Adema
Bernard Cooper
Ruby Cooper
Brent Hoffman
Brett Lyon
Theresa Moran