Ray Zirkelbach (born October 20, 1978) is a former state legislator, prison counselor and soldier.

He has focused his efforts in community restoration projects and has since purchased and actively renovates properties in the area.

At this time Zirkelbach works as consultant and documentarian for an urban farming project in Flint, Michigan.

Zirkelbach was first elected to the Iowa House in 2004 with 8,712 votes, defeating incumbent Republican opponent Gene Manternach.

[7] He was reelected in 2008 with 9,818 votes, defeating Republican opponent Dena Himes in a campaign that focused on ethanol, wind energy, and veterans affairs.