The Board of Supervisors is always looking for people interested in serving their community.
The Benton County Board of Supervisors is taking applications for various board and commission appointments in the coming year. Benton County appreciates diversity in these appointments and welcomes all applicants at least 18 years of age. The terms and dates of appointments vary. These are unpaid positions. Some appointments must be balanced on a political party basis. For information on elected boards (schools, agricultural extension, soil and conservation), visit our Elections website.
Benefited Fire District #1 Van Horne
Fire Districts consists of three members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are three-year periods.
Matt Garbers
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Larry Hlas
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 3 Years
Mark Kuch
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 3 Years
Benefited Fire District #2 Keystone
Fire Districts consists of three members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are three-year periods.
Dan Busch
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 3 Years
Steve Kromminga
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 3 Years
Dale Seeck
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Benefited Fire District #3 Benton-Linn
Fire Districts consists of three members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are three-year periods.
Mike Deklotz
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 3 Years
James Keiper
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Allan Schanbacher
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 3 Years
Benefited Fire District #4 Newhall
Fire Districts consists of three members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are three-year periods.
Roy Becker
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 3 Years
Timothy Rathje
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Duane Rinderknecht
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 3 Years
Board of Health
Board of Health consists of five county residents appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are three-year periods.
Tai Burkhart, Chair
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 3 Years
Lori Mott, Vice-Chair
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Jessica Fairbanks
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 3 Years
Karl Holmes PA-C
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 3 Years
Jean Ohlen
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Compensation Board
The Compensation Board consists of a representative for each elected official appointed by each elected official. The Board of Supervisors appoints two representatives.
Mike Barnes, Supervisor
Term Ends: 6/30/27
Term Length: 4 Years
Michael Kirkpatrick, Attorney
Term Ends: 6/30/27
Term Length: 4 Years
Lynn Schoenmann, Sheriff
Term Ends: 6/30/27
Term Length: 4 Years
Michele Schoonover, Auditor
Term Ends: 6/30/25
Term Length: 4 Years
Tressa Walton, Treasurer
Term Ends: 6/30/27
Term Length: 4 Years
John Yundt, Recorder
Term Ends: 6/30/27
Term Length: 4 Years
Mark Zahradnik, Supervisor
Term Ends: 6/30/25
Term Length: 4 Years
Conservation Board
The Conservation Board consist of five county residents appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are five years. One Supervisor acts as Liaison on the board.
Dan Hill Vinton
Term Ends: 12/31/29
Term Length: 5 Years
Samantha Hunter Mt. Auburn
Term Ends: 12/31/28
Term Length: 5 Years
Mike LaGrange, Chair Vinton
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 5 Years
Randy Scheel Garrison
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 5 Years
Becky Van Wey Vinton
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 5 Years
Tracy Seeman Board of Supervisors Liaison
Development Commission
The Development Commission consists of five county residents appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are one year.
Jay Herman
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length:
Janelle Jack
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length:
Marlyn Jorgensen
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length:
Heather Rinderknecht
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length:
Greg Walston
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length:
EMS Advisory Council
Marj Becker Norway Fire & Rescue
Trent Claeys Newhall Fire Department
Kaila Cooper Shellsburg First Responders
Ben Darling Blairstown Ambulance
Anna Demuth North Benton Ambulance
Shelly Docherty Cedar, Mt. Auburn Fire & EMS
Mindy Fisher Blairstown Ambulance
Erica Flickinger Garrison First Responders
Angie Fults Medical Director Representative
Scott Geissinger North Benton Ambulance
Vicky Hill Shellsburg First Responders
Jeremy Hlas Van Horne First Responders
Linda Hlas Van Horne First Responders
Elana Johnson Belle Plaine Area Ambulance
Nathan Johnson Urbana, Polk Township Fire Department
Ben Kurka Atkins First Responders
Mark Lint Garrison First Responders
Mike McFarlane Urbana, Polk Township Fire Department
Brian Meeker Medical Director Representative
Erik Nelson Keystone First Responders
Cindy Patte Belle Plaine Area Ambulance
Emily Peterson Newhall Fire Department
Josh Pruitt Medical Director Representative
Dan Rammelsberg Atkins First Responders
Hayley Rippel Benton County Representative
Michael Root Keystone First Responders
Tim Sagers Medical Director Representative
Zach Schmitz Norway Fire & Rescue
Tracy Seeman Benton County Representative
Ron Tippett Benton County Representative
Bruce Volz Benton County Representative
Dean Vrba Cedar, Mt. Auburn Fire & EMS
Dean Vrba Benton County Representative
Brad Wisnousky Medical Director Representative
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are three years.
Phil Borleske
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Russ Glime
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 3 Years
Allison Hicks
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Peggy Schott
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 3 Years
Robert Spangler
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 3 Years
Jim Wheeler
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Wendy Winkie
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 3 Years
IRM Advisory Committee
IRM Committee consists of no more than ten members, of which five are private members and five are public members. These members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are three years.
John Frazier Private
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 3 Years
Luke Hennings Private
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Ann Jorgensen Private
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Zach Parmater Private
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 3 Years
Jeffrey Ralston Private
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Jeff Schadle Private
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 3 Years
Tracy Seeman Board Liason
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Wayne Siela Public
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 3 Years
Becky VanWey Public
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Shelby Williams Public
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 3 Years
Land Use Adjustment
The Land Use Adjustment Board consists of five members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are 5 years.
Tyneal Herger
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 5 Years
Karen Peterson
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 5 Years
Dave Redlinger
Term Ends: 12/31/29
Term Length: 5 Years
Steve Runyan
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 5 Years
Doug Stein
Term Ends: 12/31/28
Term Length: 5 Years
Medical Examiner
Medical Examiners are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are two years.
David Eilander, Investigator
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length:
Tyler Henkle, Investigator
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 2 Years
Mindy Icenbice, Investigator
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 2 Years
Elana Janss-Johnson, Investigator
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 2 Years
Kimberly Koeler-Rayman, Investigator
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 2 Years
Dr. Brian Meeker, Examiner
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 2 Years
Braxton Morrison, Investigator
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 2 Years
Amanda Seiler, Investigator
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 2 Years
Katie Stetzel, Investigator
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 2 Years
Pioneer Cemetery Commission
The Pioneer Cemetery Commission consists of nine members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are three years.
Isaac Harthoorn
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Ilene Kreider
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 3 Years
John Krieder
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Kim Kuch
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 3 Years
Rose Rouse
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 3 Years
Brenda Sandburg
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 3 Years
Clint Sandburg
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 3 Years
Roy Schulze
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Wayne Shannon
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length: 3 Years
Solid Waste Commission
The Solid Waste Commission consists of seven members; two at-large members, four rural members, and one Board of Supervisor. These members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are one year. Each city appoints a representative as well.
Amy Boddicker Rural
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length:
Terry Hertle Rural
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length:
Nancy Jensen At Large
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length:
Jon Kaestner Rural
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length:
Mike Seeck At Large
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length:
Bruce Volz Supervisor
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length:
Jennifer Zahradnik Rural
Term Ends: 12/31/25
Term Length:
Veterans Affairs Commission
The Veterans Affairs Commission board consists of three board members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are three years.
Michael Silhanek, Chairman
Term Ends: 6/30/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Jeffory Holmes
Term Ends: 6/30/27
Term Length: 3 Years
Dale Henry, Chairman
Term Ends: 6/30/28
Term Length: 3 Years
Zoning Commission
The Zoning Commission consists of nine members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Terms are three years.
