Preble County, OH elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Preble County: 192 seats on 69 elected bodies. 4 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of County Commissioners
Preble County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner | David Lee Haber Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner | Rachael Michelle Vonderhaar Republican source | |
| County Commissioner | Adam Nicholas Craft Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Auditor | Lavon Wright Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas | Shonda Haynes Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Coroner | Mark Steven Vosler Republican source | |
| County Engineer | R Kyle Cross Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Eric E Marit Republican source | |
| County Recorder | Jean Ann Creech Republican source | |
| County Sheriff | Michael Lee Simpson Republican source | |
| County Treasurer | Shannon Nicole Chappel Republican source |
School Board
Bkvl Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Rodney C Stark source |
| Board of Education Member | Vacant source |
Eaton Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Mike B Dare source |
| Board of Education Member | Christina M Ebright source |
| Board of Education Member | Cynthia Anne Neanen source |
| Board of Education Member | James Benjamin Myers source |
| Board of Education Member | Chelsea Lee Sorrell source |
Edgewood Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Kevin E. Fall source |
| Board of Education Member | Marc Messerschmitt source |
| Board of Education Member | Lori Woodrey-Barnes source |
| Board of Education Member | Amy Ashcraft source |
| Board of Education Member | Michael Pressler source |
Educational Service Center - Preble
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Shelly L Lykins source |
| Governing Board Member | Jessica Lynn Spitler source |
| Governing Board Member | John C Tilton source |
| Governing Board Member | Vacant source |
| Governing Board Member | Cori Faye Harris source |
| Governing Board Member | Kevin A Johnston source |
Educational Service Center-Montgomery
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Daryl M. Michael source |
| Governing Board Member | Gary M. Roberts source |
| Governing Board Member | Terry L. Smith source |
| Governing Board Member | Vacant source |
National Trail Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | David Alan Harris source |
| Board of Education Member | Cari G Vonderhaar source |
| Board of Education Member | Mindy Marie Ward source |
| Board of Education Member | Aubrey Lynn Hickey source |
| Board of Education Member | Greg M McWhinney source |
Preble Shawnee Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Karla F Lynch source |
| Board of Education Member | Darrick Murphy source |
| Board of Education Member | Julia Singleton source |
| Board of Education Member | Lisa Tuttle-Huff source |
| Board of Education Member | Jeff D Wood source |
Talawanda Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Patrick Meade source |
| Board of Education Member | Matt Wyatt source |
| Board of Education Member | Rebecca Howard source |
| Board of Education Member | Dawn King source |
| Board of Education Member | Chris Otto source |
Tri-County North Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Adam C Brown source |
| Board of Education Member | William Henry Hapner source |
| Board of Education Member | Aaron Fritz source |
| Board of Education Member | Larry Dean Seibel source |
| Board of Education Member | Vickie L Woodyard source |
Twin Valley Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | John K Collins source |
| Board of Education Member | Austin Brian Hutchison source |
| Board of Education Member | Trisha Beth Werts source |
| Board of Education Member | Vacant source |
| Board of Education Member | James R Ray source |
Valley View Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Vacant source |
| Board of Education Member | Tyson Dillon source |
| Board of Education Member | Chevella Griffith source |
| Board of Education Member | Timothy R. Rudd source |
| Board of Education Member | W. Joe Scholler source |
| Board of Education Member | Stephanie J. Smith source |
Who lives in each of the 8 school districts (Census figures)
| School district | People | Median household income | Below the poverty line | Without health insurance | Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Community City School District | 13,014 | $63,491 | 11.2% | 3.8% | 47.2% |
| Edgewood City School District | 20,502 | $81,700 | 5.9% | 4.6% | 35.9% |
| National Trail Local School District | 7,311 | $69,624 | 13.1% | 7.3% | 24.3% |
| Preble Shawnee Local School District | 9,352 | $73,849 | 14.5% | 8% | 36% |
| Talawanda City School District | 36,027 | $59,610 | 28.2% | 4.6% | 59.3% |
| Tri-County North Local School District | 5,816 | $76,746 | 13.6% | 3.4% | 33.1% |
| Twin Valley Community Local School District | 5,465 | $64,484 | 9.6% | 3% | 21.3% |
| Valley View Local School District | 10,626 | $92,481 | 5.6% | 5.1% | 46.6% |
Cities and towns
- Camden Village
- Clerk - - Village Eldorado
- College Corner Village
- Dixon Township
- Eaton City
- Eldorado Village
- Gasper Township
- Gratis Township
- Gratis Village
- Harrison Township
- Israel Township
- Jackson Township
- Jefferson Township
- Lanier Township
- Lewisburg Village
- Monroe Township
- New Paris Village
- Somers Township
- Twin Township
- Verona Village
- Washington Township
- West Alexandria Village
- West Elkton Village
- West Manchester Village
How many local governments Preble County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 42 local governments in Preble County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships (11 municipal, 12 township) | 23 | 24 |
| School districts (school boards) | 6 | 9 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 12 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Preble County
40,765people
43.3median ageU.S.: 38.9
$69,223 household incomeU.S.: $80,734
12.6%below the U.S.: 12.5%
18.5%of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degreeU.S.: 35.7%
$180,900median home valueU.S.: $332,700
3.2%unemployed (of the labor force)U.S.: 5.2%
0.6%born outside the U.S.U.S.: 14.1%
7.7%of adults are veteransU.S.: 6.2%
5.4%U.S.: 8.4%
37.4%of renting households pay of income on rentU.S.: 51.1%
23.3%of homeowners with a mortgage pay of income on housing costsU.S.: 28.1%
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 1.1% · White 95% · Black 0.7% · Asian 0.1% · Other or more than one race 3.1% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Preble County
3.2%September 2026, preliminary. A year earlier: 3.6%. Ohio: 3.3%.
694people unemployedSeptember 2026, preliminary.
20,757people employedSeptember 2026, preliminary. Counted where they live, not where they work.
21,451in the September 2026, preliminary.
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.2% | 694 | 20,757 | 21,451 |
| August 2026 | 3.2% | 695 | 20,980 | 21,675 |
| July 2026 | 3.2% | 676 | 20,780 | 21,456 |
| June 2026 | 3.2% | 686 | 20,817 | 21,503 |
| May 2026 | 2.5% | 541 | 20,820 | 21,361 |
| April 2026 | 2.7% | 573 | 20,819 | 21,392 |
| March 2026 | 3.5% | 751 | 20,630 | 21,381 |
| February 2026 | 4.2% | 909 | 20,538 | 21,447 |
| January 2026 | 4.3% | 900 | 20,261 | 21,161 |
| December 2025 | 3.7% | 780 | 20,422 | 21,202 |
| November 2025 | 4.1% | 887 | 20,630 | 21,517 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.6% | 761 | 20,505 | 21,266 |
| August 2025 | 3.8% | 826 | 20,641 | 21,467 |
| July 2025 | 4.2% | 913 | 20,651 | 21,564 |
| June 2025 | 4.3% | 934 | 20,623 | 21,557 |
| May 2025 | 3.9% | 849 | 20,648 | 21,497 |
| April 2025 | 4.3% | 911 | 20,496 | 21,407 |
| March 2025 | 4.7% | 1,010 | 20,434 | 21,444 |
| February 2025 | 5.2% | 1,125 | 20,415 | 21,540 |
| January 2025 | 5.2% | 1,121 | 20,403 | 21,524 |
| December 2024 | 4.1% | 875 | 20,512 | 21,387 |
| November 2024 | 3.8% | 820 | 20,706 | 21,526 |
| October 2024 | 3.4% | 736 | 20,946 | 21,682 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.3% | 920 | 20,533 | 21,453 |
| 2024 | 4.0% | 856 | 20,643 | 21,499 |
| 2023 | 3.3% | 697 | 20,450 | 21,147 |
| 2022 | 3.5% | 734 | 20,389 | 21,123 |
| 2021 | 4.3% | 900 | 19,816 | 20,716 |
| 2020 | 7.0% | 1,419 | 18,845 | 20,264 |
| 2019 | 3.9% | 802 | 19,724 | 20,526 |
| 2018 | 4.2% | 859 | 19,623 | 20,482 |
| 2017 | 4.6% | 941 | 19,614 | 20,555 |
| 2016 | 4.9% | 1,009 | 19,400 | 20,409 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Preble County County Auditor?
- Lavon Wright (Republican) is the County Auditor of Preble County, Ohio. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Preble County Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas?
- Shonda Haynes (Republican) is the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Preble County, Ohio. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Preble County County Coroner?
- Mark Steven Vosler (Republican) is the County Coroner of Preble County, Ohio.
- Who is the Preble County County Engineer?
- R Kyle Cross (Republican) is the County Engineer of Preble County, Ohio.
- Who is the Preble County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Eric E Marit (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Preble County, Ohio.
- Who is the Preble County County Recorder?
- Jean Ann Creech (Republican) is the County Recorder of Preble County, Ohio.
- Who is the Preble County County Sheriff?
- Michael Lee Simpson (Republican) is the County Sheriff of Preble County, Ohio.
- Who is the Preble County County Treasurer?
- Shannon Nicole Chappel (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Preble County, Ohio.
- Who are the Preble County commissioners?
- David Lee Haber (County Commissioner); Rachael Michelle Vonderhaar (County Commissioner); Adam Nicholas Craft (County Commissioner).
- Who is on the Preble County School Board?
- Rodney C Stark (Board of Education Member); Mike B Dare (Board of Education Member); Christina M Ebright (Board of Education Member); Cynthia Anne Neanen (Board of Education Member); James Benjamin Myers (Board of Education Member); Chelsea Lee Sorrell (Board of Education Member); Kevin E. Fall (Board of Education Member); Marc Messerschmitt (Board of Education Member); Lori Woodrey-Barnes (Board of Education Member); Amy Ashcraft (Board of Education Member); Michael Pressler (Board of Education Member); Shelly L Lykins (Governing Board Member); Jessica Lynn Spitler (Governing Board Member); John C Tilton (Governing Board Member); Cori Faye Harris (Governing Board Member); Kevin A Johnston (Governing Board Member); Daryl M. Michael (Governing Board Member); Gary M. Roberts (Governing Board Member); Terry L. Smith (Governing Board Member); David Alan Harris (Board of Education Member); Cari G Vonderhaar (Board of Education Member); Mindy Marie Ward (Board of Education Member); Aubrey Lynn Hickey (Board of Education Member); Greg M McWhinney (Board of Education Member); Karla F Lynch (Board of Education Member); Darrick Murphy (Board of Education Member); Julia Singleton (Board of Education Member); Lisa Tuttle-Huff (Board of Education Member); Jeff D Wood (Board of Education Member); Patrick Meade (Board of Education Member); Matt Wyatt (Board of Education Member); Rebecca Howard (Board of Education Member); Dawn King (Board of Education Member); Chris Otto (Board of Education Member); Adam C Brown (Board of Education Member); William Henry Hapner (Board of Education Member); Aaron Fritz (Board of Education Member); Larry Dean Seibel (Board of Education Member); Vickie L Woodyard (Board of Education Member); John K Collins (Board of Education Member); Austin Brian Hutchison (Board of Education Member); Trisha Beth Werts (Board of Education Member); James R Ray (Board of Education Member); Tyson Dillon (Board of Education Member); Chevella Griffith (Board of Education Member); Timothy R. Rudd (Board of Education Member); W. Joe Scholler (Board of Education Member); Stephanie J. Smith (Board of Education Member).
- What is the population of Preble County?
- About 40,765 people, with a median age of 43.3; the median household income is $69,223 and 12.6% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Preble County?
- 3.2% in September 2026 (preliminary): 694 people unemployed in a labor force of 21,451, against 3.6% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Preble County?
- 42 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 11 municipal, 12 township, 6 school district and 12 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Preble County?
- 49: Camden Village, Camden Village, Clerk - - Village Eldorado, College Corner Village, College Corner Village, Dixon Township, Dixon Township, Eaton City, Eldorado Village, Eldorado Village, Eldorado Village, Gasper Township, Gasper Township, Gratis Township, Gratis Township, Gratis Village, Gratis Village, Harrison Township, Harrison Township, Israel Township, Israel Township, Jackson Township, Jackson Township, Jefferson Township, Jefferson Township, Lanier Township, Lanier Township, Lewisburg Village, Lewisburg Village, Monroe Township, Monroe Township, New Paris Village, New Paris Village, New Paris Village, Somers Township, Somers Township, Twin Township, Twin Township, Verona Village, Verona Village, Washington Township, Washington Township, West Alexandria Village, West Alexandria Village, West Elkton Village, West Elkton Village, West Manchester Village, West Manchester Village, West Manchester Village. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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