Appointed Board Members

In accordance with Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1509, effective July 1, 2025, Porter County Government is committed to providing increased transparency regarding the individuals who serve on its appointed boards and commissions. This law, codified in IC 5-14-9, requires all units of government—state and local—to disclose specific information about each appointed board member.

Below you will find a listing of all appointed members who currently serve on county-affiliated boards and commissions. For each individual, the following details are provided:

  • The name of the appointed officer
  • The appointing authority (e.g., Board of Commissioners, County Council, or other designated body)
  • The start and end dates of their current term of appointment

This information is posted in accordance with state law and is updated as changes occur to ensure ongoing public access and compliance. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Porter County Auditor's Office or the department managing the respective board.

Appointed Board Members

Bill Herring
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Bill Laird
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027

Bill Welter
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026

Bob Gilliana
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025

Brian Niksch
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026

Brian Waisanen
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025

Cathy Brown
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026

Christopher Osan
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026

Craig Kenworthy
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028

Craig Klauer
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028

Danielle Roeske-Hobb
Appointing Authority: County Council
Term: December 12, 2024 – December 31, 2025

David Ondrovich
Appointing Authority: County Council
Term: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

Debbie Kerr-Cook
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027

Donald Niemeyer
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027

Guy Kosmoski
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025

Harris Peterson
Appointing Authority: County Council
Term: December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2027

Howard Struble
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: August 1, 2022 – June 30, 2026

Jake McEvoy
Appointing Authority: County Council
Term: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

Jason Gilliana
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Jim Clarida
Appointing Authority: County Council
Term: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2028

John Cannon
Appointing Authority: County Council
Term: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2028

Joseph Wiszowaty
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028

Karl English
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027

Kimberly Brunt
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026

Kristy Merritt
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2028

Linda Nowzaradan Boxum
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025

Linda Zyla
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Luther Williams
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025

Margo Machnik
Appointing Authority: County Council
Term: December 12, 0024 – December 31, 2025

Mark Taylor
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: August 8, 2023 – June 30, 2027

Marvin Brickner
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027

Matt Soliday
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: June 18, 2024 – June 18, 2028

Megan Wichlinski
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Michelle Cherry
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028

Mike Livovich
Appointing Authority: County Council
Term: March 12, 0023 – March 31, 2027

Nancy Kolasa
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Pamela Mishler-Fish
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026

Patrick McGinley
Appointing Authority: County Council
Term: December 12, 2024 – December 31, 2025

Paul Hegan
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: May 23, 2023 – December 31, 2026

Paul Nelson
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 31, 2025 – December 31, 2028

Ralph Neff
Appointing Authority: County Council
Term: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

Richard Burns
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028

Richard Riley
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

Robert DeRuntz
Appointing Authority: County Council
Term: December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2025

Robert Filipek
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Robert Rabelhofer
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025

Robyn Lane
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026

Ryan Kubal
Appointing Authority: Auditor
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028

Scott Severson
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027

Stu Summers
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2026

Sylvia Graham
Appointing Authority: County Council
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028

Terry Wuletich
Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Term: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025

Thomas Swihart
Appointing Authority: County Council
Term: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

Todd Elliott
Appointing Authority: County Council
Term: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2028