Appointed Committees
| Ad HOC Courthouse Security Workgroup - § 4-51Designation, composition and termination of ad hoc committees. Members appointed by AC at Finance & Personnel Meeting on 02/02/2009; appointment length unstated. | |
| Members | |
| 1. | Jason Matthys - Administrative Coordinator |
| 2. | Christine McPherson - EM Director |
| 3. | Julie Brickner - Finance Director |
| 4. | Nancy Hove - Sheriff |
| 5. | Brad Lawrence - Corporation Counsel |
| 6. | Jon Aubart - Building Committee Chair |
| 7. | Jerry Forss - Maintenance Supervisor |
| Ad HOC Community Development Committee - § 4-51Designation, composition and termination of ad hoc committees. Members determined & appointed by Chair 01/28/2020; Current RLF committee members; 3 additional citizen members. Appointment length unstated. | |
| Member | |
| 1. | Scott Bjork |
| 2. | Will Schroeder |
| 3. | Mary Able |
| 4. | Raynee Farrell |
| 5. | Jerry Kosin |
| 6. | Jens Loberg |
| 7. | David Murphy |
| Ad HOC Community Opioid Settlement Fund Utilization - § 4-51Designation, composition and termination of ad hoc committees. Members determined & appointed by Chair 01/24/2023. Appointment length unstated. | |
| Member | |
| 1. | Angela Mathison - County Board Supervisor Dist. 9 |
| 2. | Julie Krings - Human Services Director |
| 3. | Ayslinn Snyder - Public Health Director |
| 4. | Chad Koranda - Sheriff |
| 5. | Michell Drury - Asst. Finance Director |
| ADRC Governing Board - § 7-2Appointment of ADRC Governing Board; terms of office. ADRC Governing Board shall have nine members; 50% or more must be 60 years of age or older; one member shall be a person with developmental disabilities or his or her family member, guardian or other advocate; one member shall be a person with physical disabilities or his or her family member, guardian or other advocate; and two members must be County Board members. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Carrie Bechel | 04/21/2020 | 04/18/2023 |
| 2. | Nelson Brown | 04/19/2022 | 04/15/2025 |
| 3 | Angela Mathison (CB) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 4. | Lynn Paatalo (CB) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 5. | Sharon Sinz | 04/21/2020 | 04/18/2023 |
| 6. | Ruth Wood | 04/19/2022 | 04/15/2025 |
| 7. | Karen Meyer | 06/28/2022 | 04/15/2025 |
| 8. | Jenny Nyffeler (Completing Vacated Term) | 06/28/2022 | 04/18/2023 |
| 9. | JoAnn Larson | 06/28/2022 | 04/15/2025 |
| Affirmative Action Officer - § 4-12Appointments by Board Chairperson. Consists of one person. Not stipulated by code. | ||
| Member | Appointed | |
| 1. | Brad Lawrence | 04/2004 |
| Board of Adjustments - § 4-12Appointments by Board Chairperson. , § 240-70Board of Adjustment. Establishment. There is hereby established a Board of Adjustment for the County of Pierce as authorized by § 59.694, Wis. Stats. The Board of Adjustment shall consist of five regular members and two alternates, with one being a first alternate, and the other being a second alternate, all appointed by the Chair of the County Board of Supervisors with the approval of the County Board of Supervisors. Members of the Board of Adjustment shall reside in the unincorporated areas of Pierce County. No two members of the Board of Adjustment shall reside in the same town. The term of office shall be three years. However, these terms of office shall be staggered such that no more than three members' terms of office are expired in any one year. Each term shall begin July 1. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Lee Wright - Ellsworth Township (Chair) | 07/01/2022 | 06/30/2025 |
| 2. | Barry Barringer - Trenton | 07/01/2020 | 06/30/2023 |
| 3. | Ross Christopherson - Gilman (Vice-Chair) | 07/01/2022 | 06/30/2025 |
| 4. | Kenneth Peterson - Trimbelle | 07/01/2022 | 06/30/2025 |
| 5. | Jeff Holst - Diamond Bluff (Completing Term) | 11/15/2022 | 06/30/2024 |
| 6. | Walter Betzel - Oak Grove, 1st Alt. | 07/01/2021 | 06/30/2024 |
| 7. | Tim Wiff - Martell, 2nd Alt. | 07/01/2021 | 06/30/2024 |
| Board of Canvassers - 7.60(2) County board of canvassers. The county clerk and 2 qualified electors of the county appointed by the clerk constitute the county board of canvassers. The members of the board of canvassers shall serve for 2-year terms commencing on January 1 of each even-numbered year, except that any member who is appointed to fill a permanent vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term of the original appointee. One member of the board of canvassers shall belong to a political party other than the clerk's. The county clerk shall designate a deputy clerk who shall perform the clerk's duties as a member of the board of canvassers in the event that the county clerk's office is vacant, or the clerk cannot perform his or her duties. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| Jamie R. Feuerhelm - County Clerk | Appointed by State Statue 7.60 | ||
| 1. | Kenneth Peterson - Republican Rep. | 04/11/2022 | Concurrent with Clerk |
| 2. | John Danneker - Republican Rep. | 04/15/2022 | Concurrent with Clerk |
| 3. | Kathleen Drecktah - Democratic Rep. | 04/14/2020 | Concurrent with Clerk |
| Board of Health - § 4-9(C) Composition of standing committees Board of Health Five members of the Board and three citizen members. 251.03 WI Stats - A local board of health shall consist of not more than 9 members. At least 3 of these members shall be persons who are not elected officials or employees of the governing body that establishes the local health department and who have a demonstrated interest or competence in the field of public health or community health. 251.03(2) Members of the county board of health shall be appointed by the chairperson of the county board of supervisors, subject to confirmation by the county board of supervisors. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Jon Aubart (Chair) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 2. | Neil Gulbranson | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 3. | Jim Ashbach | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 4. | Peter Carr (CM) | 04/19/2022 | 04/15/2025 |
| 5. | Rodney Gilles | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 6. | Dr. Becky Kleager (CM) | 03/28/2023 | 04/21/2026 |
| 7. | Lynn Paatalo | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 8. | Sharon Schulze (CM) | 04/19/2022 | 04/15/2025 |
| Building - § 4-12Appointments by Board Chairperson. § 4-9(D)Composition of standing committees. Five members of the Board. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Scott Bjork (Chair) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 2. | Jerry Kosin (Vice-Chair) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 3. | Jim Ashbach | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 4. | Dale Auckland | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 5. | Mike Kahlow | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| Emergency Medical Services – Per §4-12 C (4)PCC. Emergency Medical Services: one member of the Board, nine citizen members, including a medical advisor, representatives from the Sheriff's Department, public health and emergency government. §4-11 B. PCC | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Tod Jorgenson - Spring Valley EMS | 07/27/2022 | |
| 2. | Christine McPherson - Emergency Government | 07/27/2022 | |
| 3. | Colin Gilles - Elmwood EMS | 07/27/2022 | |
| 4. | Melissa Petersen - County Board | 08/23/2022 | 04/15/2025 |
| 5. | Tim Hanson - Plum City/Maiden Rock EMS | 07/27/2022 | |
| 6. | Lt. Herman Krieg - Pierce County Sheriff's Dept. | 07/27/2022 | |
| 7. | AZ Snyder - Pierce County Public Health | 07/27/2022 | |
| 8. | Krista Loyas - Pierce County Dispatch | 09/27/2022 | 09/27/2025 |
| 9. | Jessi Willenbring - Ellsworth EMS | 07/27/2022 | |
| Ethics Board - § 24-12Creation and composition of Ethics Board. Pursuant to § 19.59, Wis. Stats., there is created an Ethics Board (Board) consisting of five members who shall serve with compensation. The members of the Board of Ethics shall be residents of the county. No Board member shall be an elected county official or county employee. Further, no Board member shall be currently serving on any county committee or commission or board. Each member shall be appointed by the County Board Chairman and subject to the confirmation of the County Board. Members of the Board shall be appointed to staggered three-year terms. If appointed to fill out another's unexpired term, the member so appointed may then be appointed for two full terms. No member shall serve more than two consecutive three-year terms. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Jason Akey | 04/18/2023 | 08/31/2026 |
| 2. | Bruce Borgerding | 10/26/2021 | 08/31/2024 |
| 3. | Julie A. Hoffman | 09/01/2022 | 08/31/2025 |
| 4. | Heidi Lindquist | 04/18/2023 | 08/31/2026 |
| 5. | Richard O'Connell | 09/01/2022 | 08/31/2025 |
| Fair - Per §4-12 C (5). PCC, Consists of five County Board members and one citizen member. §4-9 E. PCC | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Jim Ashbach | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 2. | Dean Bergseng | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 3. | Jerry Kosin | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 4. | Daniel Puhrmann | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 5. | Kris Sampson | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 6. | Bob Traynor (CM) | 02/23/2021 | 04/16/2024 |
| Highway Commissioner - Per 59.54(17)(b) WI STATS; also 83.01(1)(a) Consists of one person, term indefinite pursuant to PCC 13-10. | ||
| Member | Appointed | |
| 1. | Chad A. Johnson | 01/22/2013 |
| Highway (Traffic) Safety Commission – Per 83.013(1)(a) WI STATS Consists of Hwy Commissioner (or designated representative), chief county traffic law enforcement officer (or designated representative), county highway safety coordinator, & a representative designated by the county board for each of the disciplines of education, medicine & law & 3 representatives involved in law enforcement, highways & highway safety designated by the secretary of transportation. Shall meet @ least quarterly. Nine members or more. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Chad Johnson - Traffic Safety Coordinator & Highway Commissioner | ||
| 2. | Pauline Kopp - Traffic Safety Secretary | ||
| 3. | Rick Tumaniec - WI DOT Traffic Engineer Northwest Region | ||
| 4. | Sergeant Jason Bakken - WI State Patrol | ||
| 5. | Lieutenant Herman Kreig - Pierce Co. Traffic Law Enforcement | ||
| 6. | Andrew Borner - Education Representative | ||
| 7. | Christopher Tashjian - Medical Advisor | ||
| 8. | Brad Lawrence - Law Representative | ||
| 9. | Trace Frost - DOT-BOTs Representative | ||
| 10. | Matt Kennett - Population Center Representative | ||
| 11. | Christine McPherson - PC Emergency Management | ||
| 12. | Bill Schroeder - Commercial Representative | ||
| 13. | Neil Gulbranson - County Board Member | 04/21/2020 | 04/19/2022 |
| Highway Safety Coordinator - Per 59.54(17)(c)WI STATS, Consists of one person. “…board chairperson may appoint a county hwy safety coordinator who shall serve as a member of the county traffic safety commission under 83.013(1)(a). Term length not stipulated. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Neil Gulbranson | 04/21/2020 | 04/19/2022 |
| Housing - Consists of five members including County Board & citizens (no distinction). Per §4-9 I | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Peggy Rother (CM) | 08/23/2016 | 04/2019 |
| 2. | Sheila Lorentz | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 3. | Vacant (CM) | 08/23/2016 | 04/2019 |
| 4. | Kathleen McCardle (CM) | 07/23/2019 | 04/2022 |
| 5. | Angela Mathison | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| Indianhead Federated Library Representatives - Per §4-12 B (3). PCC/WS 43.19(1)(b), Consists of two members, either two citizen members or one citizen member and one County Board member 3 year term Jan 1st - Dec 31st.. A 10 county federated library known as IFLS. Includes: Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, St. Croix. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Sheila Lorentz (completing term) | 04/19/2022 | 12/31/2024 |
| 2. | Paula Lugar (completing term) | 03/28/2023 | 12/31/2025 |
| Industrial Development - Per §4-12 A (3). PCC, Consists of three County Board members. §4-9K PCC. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Mike Kahlow | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 2. | Melissa Petersen | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 3. | Kris Sampson | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| Information Services - Per §4-12 A (2). PCC, Consists of three County Board members and 2 citizen members. §4-9 F. PCC. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Mike Kahlow (Chair) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 2. | Liz Gunderson (Vice-chair) (CM) | 03/22/2022 | 04/01/2025 |
| 3. | Melissa Petersen | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 4. | Kris Sampson | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 5. | Paula Lugar (CM) | 04/19/2022 | 04/15/2025 |
| Land Conservation – Per §4-8 L. Five members of the Agriculture and Extension Education Committee, the Chairperson of the County Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee or other County Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee member designated by the Chairperson. §4-9 L All serve 2 year term. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Jerry Kosin (Chair) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 2. | Mel Pittman (Vice-Chair) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 3. | Dean Bergseng | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 4. | Sheila Lorentz | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 5. | Daniel Puhrmann | 04/19/2022 | 04/19/2022 |
| 6. | FSA Rep | 01/2017 | 01/2019 |
| Land Information Council – Per WI Stat. 59.72(3m) -consist of not less than 8 members. Council shall consist of the register of deeds, treasurer, real property lister or their designees and the following members appointed by the board for terms prescribed by the board: 1. member of the board. 2. A representative of the land information office. 3. A realtor or a member of the Realtors Association employed within the county. 4. A public safety or emergency communications representative employed within the county. 4m. The county surveyor or a professional land surveyor employed within the county. 5. Any other members of the board or public that the board designates. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Julie Hines - Register of Deeds | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 2. | Kathy Fuchs - County Treasurer | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 3. | Angela Hoven - Real Property Lister | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 4. | Andy Pichotta - Land Information Office | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 5. | David Murphy - Realtors Assoc. | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 6. | Steve Albarado - Public Safety | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 7. | Louie Filkins - County Surveyor | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 8. | Daniel Puhrmann - County Board | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| Library - Per §4-12C(7). PCC, Consist of one County Board member and five citizen members. §4-11D. PCC | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | vacant | 04/17/2018 | 04/21/2020 |
| Local Emergency Planning Committee – Per §4-12C(8). PCC, Consists of representatives from five groups. State and local elected officials, EMS, fire and health, media, citizen groups and owner operators. §4-11C. PCC. All citizen members follow three year term. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Jeff Rixmann (Chair) | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2026 |
| 2. | Rob Bowen (Vice-Chair) | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2026 |
| 3. | Scott Bangert | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2024 |
| 4. | Steve Cash | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2025 |
| 5. | Neil Gulbranson | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2024 |
| 6. | Jeanna Hayes | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2025 |
| 7. | Chad Koranda | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2026 |
| 8. | Kyle Kosin | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2024 |
| 9. | Eric Ladwig | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2025 |
| 10. | Dana Lansing | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2025 |
| 11. | Jack McLoone | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2025 |
| 12. | Christine McPherson | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2026 |
| 13. | John Peterson | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2024 |
| 14. | AZ Snyder | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2024 |
| 15. | Greg Weaver | 03/28/2023 | 04/30/2026 |
| Loss Control - No reference. Consists of one County Board member. Not stipulated by code. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Neil Gulbranson | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 2. | Christine McPherson - EM Director | ||
| 3. | AZ Snyder - Public Health | ||
| 4. | Jason Matthys - Admin Coord. | ||
| 5. | Chad Koranda - Sheriff | ||
| 6. | Steve Albarado - Chief Deputy Sheriff | ||
| 7. | Chad Johnson - Hwy Commissioner | ||
| 8. | Wanda Kinneman - Risk Manager | ||
| 9. | Brad Lawrence - Corp Counsel | ||
| 10. | David Murphy - Solid Waste Manager | ||
| 11. | Travis Campbell - Parks Superintendent | ||
| 12. | Jerry Forss - Maintenance Supervisor | ||
| 13. | Julie Krings - Human Services Director | ||
| 14. | Allison Preble - HR Manager | ||
| 15. | Liz Dietsche - Fair Manager | ||
| Mississippi River Regional Planning - Per §4-12B(4). PCC - Consists of three members, one member appointed by the County board and Governor, one member appointed by the Governor, and one member appointed by County board. 6 year term. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Richard Purdy - by Governor | 07/15/2022 | |
| 2. | Bill Schroeder - by Co. Brd. | 07/2020 | 7/15/2026 |
| 3. | Neil Gulbranson - by Co. Brd. & Governor | 07/15/2025 | |
| Parks - Per §4-9O & §4-12C(9). PCC, Consists of four County Board members. Citizen member not stipulated in code | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Scott Bjork (Chair) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 2. | Mel Pittman (Vice-chair) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 3. | Rodney Gilles | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 4. | Kevin Coulson (CM) | 04/19/2022 | 04/15/2025 |
| 5. | Kris Sampson | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| Pierce County Economic Development Corporation – Per §4-12B(5). PCC Consists of one County Board member per PCEDC by laws. Number not stipulated by code. | |||
| Members | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Kris Sampson | 04/16/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| Resource Conservation & Development Council – Per §??? No reference. | |||
| Consists of 1 person? Number not stipulated by code. | |||
| Members | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1 | Mel Pittman | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| Revolving Loan Fund - §4-12C(13) PCC. Consists of two County Board members, Administrative Coordinator, and four citizens. A member of the local banking community, a business law attorney or accountant, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and a member at large who represents an interest in economic development. §4-9P. PCC | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Scott Bjork (CB) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 2. | Raynee Farrell | 05/01/2018 | 04/30/2021 |
| 3. | Jerry Kosin (CB) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 4. | Vacant | ||
| 5. | Vacant | ||
| 6. | Jens Loberg | 05/01/2018 | 04/30/2021 |
| 7. | Jason Matthys ex officio | ||
| Shooting Range Committee - Per §4-12C(10), Consists of four members of the Board who are the Board members of the Parks Committee, and one citizen member representing a resident in close proximity of the shooting range. §4-9Q. PCC | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Scott Bjork (Chair) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 2. | Rodney Gilles (Vice-chair) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 3. | Mel Pittman | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 4. | Eric Ladwig (CM) | 06/28/2022 | 04/15/2025 |
| 5. | Kris Sampson | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| Solid Waste Management - Per §4-12C(11), Consists of five County Board members and four citizen members. §4-9R. PCC, Terms staggered in thirds, expire April 30th of given year. Three year terms. §7-15C. PCC, Appointed by Chair subject to confirmation by full board. §7-15A. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Jon Aubart (Chair) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 2. | Jerry Kosin (Vice-chair) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 3. | Dale Auckland | 04/21/2020 | 04/17/2023 |
| 4. | Scott Bjork | 04/19/2022 | 04/30/2025 |
| 5. | Nate Hagens (CM) | 05/28/2019 | 04/2025 |
| 6. | Chace Kinneman (CM) | 02/23/2021 | 04/2025 |
| 7. | Jim Kleinhans (CM) | 04/21/2021 | 04/30/2024 |
| 8. | Kris Sampson (completing term) | 04/21/2021 | 04/30/2023 |
| 9. | Glen Fischer (CM) | 04/18/2023 | 04/30/2026 |
| Veterans Service Commission - Per §4-12C(12). PCC / 45.81 (1 & 2) WI STATS, Consists of three citizen members. §4-11E. Created §4-10E. PCC, Consists of three residents of the county who are veterans appointed by County Board chairman for staggered 3 year terms. On or before 2nd Monday in December. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Merlin Blaisdell | 2016 | NA |
| 2. | James Ottman | NA | |
| 3. | David Voelker | 2022 | NA |
| Veterans Service Committee - Per §4-12A(5). PCC, Consists of three county board members. §4-9S. PCC | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Mel Pittman (Chair) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 2. | Dean Bergseng (Vice-Chair) | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| 3. | Angela Mathison | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| West CAP Representative - Per §4-12B(6). PCC, 21 member board representing 7 counties to include: Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix. Consists of County Board Chairman or designee. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Lynn Paatalo | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |
| Workforce Development - Federal Stat. 955 & 956 pg. 112. WI STATS 106.11 Per Federal mandate Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Not stipulated by code. This federal act replaces the Job Training Partnership Act. CB Chairman makes appointment. | |||
| Member | Appointed | Term Expires | |
| 1. | Ben Plunkett | 04/19/2022 | 04/16/2024 |