Starke County Board/Committee
Please click each group to see its members.
Alcoholic Beverage Board (IC 7)
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Pucel | Commissioners | 2025 |
| Gwen Rentz | Council | 2025 |
| Bill Gustafson | City Of Knox | 2025 |
Arrowhead
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Don Binkley | Commissioner | 2025 |
Aviation Board (IC8-22)
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Long (R) | Commissioner Appointment | 2028 |
| Leigh Smith (R) | Commissioner Appointment | 2025 |
| Lionel Smead (D) | Commissioner Appointment | 2026 |
| Carl Goodrich (D) | Commissioner Appointment | 2027 |
Board of Zoning (IC 36-7)
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene Pugh (R) | Commissioner Apptmt. | 2024 |
| Mark Allen (D) | Plan. Comm. | 2024 |
| Roberta Lee (R) | Commissioner Apptmt. | 2025 |
| Jason Downs (R) | Commissioner Apptmt. | 2025 |
| Denise Coultice (D) | Council Apptmt. | 2025 |
Building Code Review Board (Per Ordinance)
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Chesak | County Commissioner (By virtue of office) | 2025 |
| Mike VanDeMark | County Commissioner (By virtue of office) | 2025 |
| Don Binkley | County Commissioner (By virtue of office) | 2025 |
Building Corp
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Chesak | Commissioner Appointment | 2026 |
| Ted Hayes | Commissioner Appointment | 2025 |
| Jim Brown | Commissioner Appointment | 2024 |
BZA
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Allen | (Chair) Plan Commission | 12/31/2025 |
| Eugene Pugh | County Commissioners | 12/31/2027 |
| Michael Hoekman | County Commissioners | 12/31/2027 |
| Richard June | County Council | 12/31/2026 |
| Kenny Eagle | County Commission | 12/31/2026 |
City Planning Commission
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| James Jenkins (R) | Commissioners | 2024 |
| John Wilson (D) | Commissioners | 2024 |
| Jeff Berg (D) | Knox City Council | 2023 |
| Ron Parker (D) | Knox City Council | 2023 |
| Donald Kring (D) | Knox City Employee | 2023 |
| Brent VanNorman (R) | Mayor of Knox | 2023 |
| Jeff Houston (D) | Mayor of Knox | 2024 |
| Todd Flagg | Mayor of Knox | 2023 |
| Dan Allen | Mayor of Knox | 2024 |
Commissioner To Contact
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Don Binkley | Jail | 2025 |
| Charles Chesak | Courthouse & Annex | 2025 |
| Mike VanDeMark | Highway Department | 2025 |
| Don Binkley | EMS | 2025 |
| Charles Chesak | Landfill | 2025 |
Community Corrections Board
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Hall | Judge/Designee | 2028 |
| Leslie Baker | Prosecutor/Designee | 2026 |
| Dennis Estok | Mayor/Designee | 2027 |
| Jack Rosa | Sheriff/Designee | 2026 |
| Charles Hasnerl | Judge/Designee | 2027 |
| Micah Cox | Judiciary | 2028 |
| Michaelene J. Houston | County Fiscal Body/Designee | 2026 |
| Richard Ballard | Public Defender/Designee | |
| John Novak | Probation Officer | |
| Vacant | Educational Admin. | |
| Crystal Bradley | DFC Director/Designee | |
| Samatha Piper | Ex-Offender | |
| Todd Willis | Mental Health Admin | |
| Lori Bailey | Victim/Advocate | |
| Vacant | Juv.CF/JDC/MH Rep. | |
| Abby White | JDAI | |
| Jessi Venice | Juv. Probation Officer | |
| Vacant | Private Corr. Agency | |
| Joe Cunningham | Layperson | |
| Ted Hayes | Layperson | |
| Marlene Patrick | Layperson | |
| Vacant | Layperson |
County Council
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Leinbach | President | 2025 |
| Bruce Bennett | Vice President | 2025 |
| Justin Schramm | County Attorney | 2025 |
Drainage Board
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Greg Troike | President | 2026 |
| Ed Jernas | Vice President | 2026 |
| Charles Chesak | Secretary | 2025 |
| Matthew Lawrence | Member | 2025 |
| Merlyn Lucas | Member | 2025 |
| Merlyn Lucas & Greg Troike | Starke-Pulaski Drng. Brd. | 2025 |
| Matthew Lawrence & Charlie Chesak | Marshall-Starke Drng. Brd. | 2025 |
| Ed Jernas | Three County Drainage Board | 2025 |
| Merlyn Lucas | Monon Drng. Brd. | 2025 |
| Ed Jernas | Four County Drng. Brd. | 2025 |
| Greg Troike | Zec-Chap-Lohr | 2025 |
Economic Development Board
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Gourley | Commissioner | 2025 |
| Dave Pearman | Council | 2025 |
| Kay Gudeman | Council | 2025 |
Emergency Management Board
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Chesak | Proxy Don Binkley | 2025 |
FEMA Board
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Chesak | Proxy Don Binkley | 2025 |
Finance Board (IC)
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Chesak | County Commissioner (By virtue of office) | 2025 |
| Mike VanDeMark | County Commissioner (By virtue of office) | 2025 |
| Don Binkley | County Commissioner (By virtue of office) | 2025 |
Health Board (IC 16-20)
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Banks (R) | Commissioner Appointment | 2028 |
| Carolyn Benoit (R) | Commissioner Appointment | 2026 |
| Deborah C. Hansen (R) | Commissioner Appointment | 2025 |
| Vacant (D) | Commissioner Appointment | 2026 |
| Rita Berger (D) | Commissioner Appointment | 2026 |
| Angela Stacy Flagg (D) | Commissioner Appointment | 2025 |
Hospital Community Board
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Erland Henry | Commissioner Appointment | 2028 |
| Marty Lucas | Commissioner Appointment | 2028 |
| Dolores Bennett | Commissioner Appointment | 2025 |
| Kathy Norem | Commissioner Appointment | 2025 |
| Rosanne Boisvert | Commissioner Appointment | 2026 |
| Larry Jernas | Commissioner Appointment | 2026 |
| Dr. Walter Fritz | Commissioner Appointment | 2027 |
Internal Controls Committee
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Rachel Oesterreich | By Virtue of Office | 2026 |
| Carrie Block | Commissioner Appointment | 2023 |
| Vacant | Commissioner Appointment | 2023 |
K.I.R.P.C. (IC 36-7)
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Chesak | Commissioner | 2023 |
| Mark VanDeMark | Commissioner | 2023 |
| Don Binkley | Commissioner | 2023 |
| Bruce Bennett | Council | 2025 |
Koontz Lake Sewer District
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Warnke | Starke Co. Commissioner Appt. | 2022 |
| Gerald Weber | Starke Co. Commissioner Appt. | 2023 |
| Daniel Pisarek | Starke Co. Council Appt. | 2022 |
| James Jackson | Oregon Twp. | 2022 |
| Ronald Armstead | Marshall Co. Council Appt. | 2023 |
| Mike McKenna | Marshall Co. Commissioner Appt. | 2020 |
| Kristy Wilsey | Polk Township Trustee Appt. | 2020 |
LEPC
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Don Binkley | Proxy Charles Chesak | 2025 |
Library Board (IC 36-12)
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Julie Smith | Commissioners | 2025 |
| Marcia Lochner | Council | 2025 |
| Steve Dodge | Commissioners | 2025 |
| Nicole Salazar | Joint School Boards (NJ-SP, O-D, & Culver) | 2026 |
| Susan Lucas | Council | 2026 |
| Kim Gingher | Knox School Board | 2026 |
| Ruth Bailey | Knox School Board | 2025 |
| Joanne Gappa | Commissioners | 2027 |
| Nathan Origer | Council | 2025 |
| Venita Cunningham | N.J. Town Board | 2025 |
| Dave Altman | Wayne Twp. Advisory Brd. | 2026 |
| Justin Miller | N.J.S.P. School Board | 2027 |
| Jack Reimbold | N.J.S.P. School Board | 2025 |
| Linda Schumacher | N.J.S.P. School Board | 2026 |
Marshall – Starke Development Board
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Black | Council | 2025 |
Organization of Board
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Chesak | President | 2025 |
| Mike VanDeMark | Vice President | 2025 |
| Michaelene J. Houston | Secretary | 2025 |
| Justin Schramm | County Attorney | 2025 |
Park Board
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Brush (R) | Commissioner Appointment | 2028 |
| Stephen Ritzler (D) | Council Appointment | 2026 |
| Karl Swihart (D) | Council Appointment | 2025 |
| Richard Ballard (D) | Judge of Circuit Court Appointment | 2025 |
| Sam Byer (R) | Judge of Circuit Court Appointment | 2027 |
Planning Commission (IC 36-7)
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Mike VanDeMark | (Chair) County Commissioners | 12/31/2026 |
| Mark Allen | Vice-Chair / Trustee | 12/31/2026 |
| Gwen Rentz | Surveyor | Virtue of Office |
| Todd Leinbach | County Council | 12/31/2026 |
| Vacant | Purdue Extension Office | Vacant |
| Kenny Eagle | Citizen Member / Commissioners | 12/31/2026 |
| Crystal Keller | Citizen Member / Commissioners | 12/31/2027 |
| Dale Turner | Citizen Member / Commissioners | 12/31/2027 |
| Therese | Citizen Member / Commissioners | 12/31/2026 |
P.T.A.B.O.A. Board (IC 6-1.1)
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Phyl Olinger (R) | Commissioners | 2025 |
| Victoria Chessor (D) | Commissioners | 2025 |
| Michelle Downs (D) | Council | 2025 |
Records Committee
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Chesak | ||
| Bernadette Manuel | ||
| Rachel Oesterreich | ||
| Judge Kim Hall | ||
| Mandy Thompson | ||
| Knox Clerk – Treasurer Kelly Graham |
Redevelopment Commission
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Hazelton | ||
| Bryan Cavender | ||
| Lee Nagai | ||
| William Sonnemaker |
Safety Committee
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Chesak | ||
| Ricky Green | ||
| Larry Brock | ||
| Frank Lynch | ||
| Thomas Schouten | ||
| Dan Dipert | ||
| Jack Rosa | Jail Commander |
SCILL
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Bennett | Council | 2023 |
Solid Waste Board
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Chesak | By virtue of office | 2025 |
| Mike VanDeMark | By virtue of office | 2025 |
| Don Binkley | By virtue of office | 2026 |
| Todd Leinbach | Council Representative | 2025 |
Starke County Convention And Visitor’s Commission (IC6-9)
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Kathy Norem | Commissioner Appt. | 2025 |
| Dennis Estok | Commissioner Appt. | 2025 |
| Tiffany Nagai | Commissioner Appt. | 2025 |
| JoAnne Bailey | Commissioner Appt. | 2025 |
| Mark Allen | Commissioner Appt. | 2025 |
| Linda Banasiak | Commissioner Appt. | 2025 |
| Erland Henry | Commissioner Appt. | 2025 |
| Mary Perren | Commissioner Appt. | 2025 |
| Bernadette Manuel | Commissioner Appt. | 2025 |
Workforce Development
| Member Name | Title / Appointment | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Chesak | Commissioner | 2025 |
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