Putnam County, OH elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Putnam County: 280 seats on 105 elected bodies. 2 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of County Commissioners
Putnam County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner | John C Schlumbohm Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner | Brad Brubaker Republican source | |
| County Commissioner | Tim Wehri Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Auditor | Robert L Benroth Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas | Susan R Maag Republican source | |
| County Coroner | Jennifer R Maag Republican source | |
| County Engineer | Michael L. Lenhart Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Gary L Lammers Democratic source | |
| County Recorder | Sherrilyn Britsch Republican source | |
| County Sheriff | Brian S Siefker Republican source | |
| County Treasurer | Tracy L Warnecke Republican source |
School Board
Columbus Grove LSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Jon Diller source |
| Board of Education Member | Kevin M Schumacher source |
| Board of Education Member | Mindy Troyer source |
| Board of Education Member | Brian E. Jones source |
| Board of Education Member | Ned A. Stechschulte source |
Continental LSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Scott Deken source |
| Board of Education Member | Brian T Donaldson source |
| Board of Education Member | Dean A Bidlack source |
| Board of Education Member | Todd Edwin Sigler source |
| Board of Education Member | Lynn N Smith source |
Hancock County Educational Service Center
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Karen Flanagan source |
| Governing Board Member | Terry Huffman source |
| Governing Board Member | John R Livingston source |
| Governing Board Member | Vacant source |
| Governing Board Member | John D Oman source |
| Governing Board Member | Justin Shank source |
Jennings LSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Adam Anspach source |
| Board of Education Member | Molly Jo Hoersten source |
| Board of Education Member | Tim Fitzpatrick source |
| Board of Education Member | Scott M. Gerdeman source |
| Board of Education Member | Eva Von Sossan source |
Kalida LSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Brent Helmke source |
| Board of Education Member | Craig Schmenk source |
| Board of Education Member | Bradley Niemeyer source |
| Board of Education Member | Emily B Peck source |
| Board of Education Member | Greg Vonderembse source |
Leipsic LSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Brian Reynolds source |
| Board of Education Member | Barry Ward source |
| Board of Education Member | Kirk T Wensink source |
| Board of Education Member | Rachel Lynn Niese source |
| Board of Education Member | Karen Ward source |
Mccomb LSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Vacant source |
| Board of Education Member | Lisa Mansfield source |
| Board of Education Member | Holly Renee Hankin source |
| Board of Education Member | Glenn Miehls source |
| Board of Education Member | Robby Quiroga source |
Miller City-New Cleveland LSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Jennifer Barlage source |
| Board of Education Member | Michael L Klear source |
| Board of Education Member | Ryan Ellerbrock source |
| Board of Education Member | Dominic Inkrott source |
| Board of Education Member | Eric J Schroeder source |
Ottawa-Glandorf LSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Lucy M Cramer source |
| Board of Education Member | Beth A Hempfling source |
| Board of Education Member | Brent A Schroeder source |
| Board of Education Member | Eric Lammers source |
| Board of Education Member | Tom Vonsossan source |
Ottoville LSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Barbara I Hoersten source |
| Board of Education Member | Austin Markward source |
| Board of Education Member | Dena Knippen source |
| Board of Education Member | Michelle Kortokrax source |
| Board of Education Member | Kim Wannemacher source |
Pandora-Gilboa Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Angela Lynn Basinger source |
| Board of Education Member | Phillip R Buell source |
| Board of Education Member | Vance Nofziger source |
| Board of Education Member | Jeff Gerding source |
| Board of Education Member | Jeffrey A Kempf source |
Patrick Henry LSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Konnie Meyer source |
| Board of Education Member | Mark Vennekotter source |
| Board of Education Member | Vacant source |
| Board of Education Member | Eric Bostelman source |
| Board of Education Member | Michael L Knueven source |
Paulding Exempted Village School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Julie L Arend source |
| Board of Education Member | Joseph A Manz source |
| Board of Education Member | Matthew Stoller source |
| Board of Education Member | Leann Nicole Denherder source |
| Board of Education Member | Karen M Saxton source |
Putnam County Educational Service Center
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Cindy Erickson source |
| Governing Board Member | William Goecke source |
| Governing Board Member | Kathi Amstutz source |
| Governing Board Member | Kevin Landin source |
| Governing Board Member | Rita Schnipke source |
Wayne Trace Local School District, Boe Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Patrick Baumle source |
| Board of Education Member | Clint Sinn source |
| Board of Education Member | Paul R Dejarnett source |
| Board of Education Member | Jeremy L Moore source |
| Board of Education Member | Blane Stoller source |
Western Buckeye Esc, Of Esc, Mbr, Wayne Trace LSD
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Kevin Wannemacher source |
| Governing Board Member | Derek Miller source |
Also elected countywide
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Jim George source |
Who lives in each of the 12 school districts (Census figures)
| School district | People | Median household income | Below the poverty line | Without health insurance | Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Grove Local School District | 4,247 | $79,271 | 6.4% | 3.6% | 32.4% |
| Continental Local School District | 3,299 | $63,966 | 9.5% | 0.8% | 36.8% |
| Jennings Local School District | 2,023 | $93,333 | 3.2% | 3.8% | 46.7% |
| Kalida Local School District | 3,670 | $97,281 | 1.3% | 5.3% | 15.2% |
| Leipsic Local School District | 3,653 | $74,484 | 10.8% | 10.2% | 40.7% |
| McComb Local School District | 3,748 | $73,722 | 7.1% | 5.7% | 15.8% |
| Miller City-New Cleveland Local School District | 2,335 | $100,833 | 1.8% | 1.3% | 14.8% |
| Ottawa-Glandorf Local School District | 9,479 | $91,726 | 5% | 0.8% | 39% |
| Ottoville Local School District | 2,621 | $85,551 | 3.8% | 2.9% | 19.2% |
| Pandora-Gilboa Local School District | 3,365 | $66,667 | 5.2% | 1.6% | 31.3% |
| Patrick Henry Local School District | 5,409 | $77,031 | 12.6% | 7.4% | 31.8% |
| Paulding Exempted Village School District | 9,463 | $64,673 | 8.7% | 3.9% | 34% |
Cities and towns
- Belmore Village
- Belmore Village Clerk
- Blanchard Township
- Cloverdale Village
- Columbus Grove Village
- Continental Village
- Dupont Village
- Ft Jennings Village
- Gilboa Village
- Glandorf Village
- Greensburg Township
- Jackson Township
- Jennings Township
- Kalida Village
- Leipsic Village
- Liberty Township
- Miller City Village
- Monroe Township
- Monterey Township
- Ottawa Township
- Ottawa Village
- Ottoville Village
- Palmer Township
- Pandora Village
- Perry Township
- Pleasant Township
- Riley Township
- Sugar Creek Township
- Union Township
- Van Buren Township
- West Leipsic Village
How many local governments Putnam County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 43 local governments in Putnam 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 (15 municipal, 15 township) | 30 | 31 |
| School districts (school boards) | 9 | 13 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 3 | 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 Putnam County
34,314people
40.6median ageU.S.: 38.9
$84,928 household incomeU.S.: $80,734
5.5%below the U.S.: 12.5%
26.4%of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degreeU.S.: 35.7%
$201,100median home valueU.S.: $332,700
1.8%unemployed (of the labor force)U.S.: 5.2%
1.6%born outside the U.S.U.S.: 14.1%
4.6%of adults are veteransU.S.: 6.2%
3.1%U.S.: 8.4%
33.6%of renting households pay of income on rentU.S.: 51.1%
19.3%of homeowners with a mortgage pay of income on housing costsU.S.: 28.1%
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 6.7% · White 90.8% · Black 0.5% · Asian 0.2% · Other or more than one race 1.8% (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 Putnam County
2.6%September 2026, preliminary. A year earlier: 3.2%. Ohio: 3.3%.
478people unemployedSeptember 2026, preliminary.
17,831people employedSeptember 2026, preliminary. Counted where they live, not where they work.
18,309in the September 2026, preliminary.
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 2.6% | 478 | 17,831 | 18,309 |
| August 2026 | 2.5% | 473 | 18,178 | 18,651 |
| July 2026 | 2.8% | 512 | 17,971 | 18,483 |
| June 2026 | 3.0% | 557 | 18,002 | 18,559 |
| May 2026 | 2.3% | 417 | 17,990 | 18,407 |
| April 2026 | 2.6% | 473 | 17,810 | 18,283 |
| March 2026 | 3.5% | 632 | 17,672 | 18,304 |
| February 2026 | 4.1% | 746 | 17,445 | 18,191 |
| January 2026 | 4.1% | 734 | 17,248 | 17,982 |
| December 2025 | 3.4% | 621 | 17,573 | 18,194 |
| November 2025 | 3.2% | 583 | 17,787 | 18,370 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.2% | 582 | 17,725 | 18,307 |
| August 2025 | 3.3% | 612 | 17,987 | 18,599 |
| July 2025 | 3.7% | 701 | 18,002 | 18,703 |
| June 2025 | 3.8% | 706 | 18,021 | 18,727 |
| May 2025 | 3.5% | 640 | 17,858 | 18,498 |
| April 2025 | 3.8% | 690 | 17,583 | 18,273 |
| March 2025 | 4.5% | 826 | 17,509 | 18,335 |
| February 2025 | 4.9% | 898 | 17,295 | 18,193 |
| January 2025 | 4.8% | 871 | 17,388 | 18,259 |
| December 2024 | 3.9% | 719 | 17,771 | 18,490 |
| November 2024 | 3.6% | 669 | 17,896 | 18,565 |
| October 2024 | 3.1% | 586 | 18,025 | 18,611 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.8% | 703 | 17,703 | 18,406 |
| 2024 | 3.6% | 662 | 17,950 | 18,612 |
| 2023 | 2.9% | 528 | 17,832 | 18,360 |
| 2022 | 3.2% | 580 | 17,683 | 18,263 |
| 2021 | 3.7% | 670 | 17,515 | 18,185 |
| 2020 | 5.8% | 1,038 | 16,849 | 17,887 |
| 2019 | 3.2% | 594 | 17,734 | 18,328 |
| 2018 | 3.5% | 629 | 17,479 | 18,108 |
| 2017 | 3.7% | 673 | 17,593 | 18,266 |
| 2016 | 3.9% | 703 | 17,555 | 18,258 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Putnam County County Auditor?
- Robert L Benroth (Republican) is the County Auditor of Putnam County, Ohio. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Putnam County Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas?
- Susan R Maag (Republican) is the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Putnam County, Ohio.
- Who is the Putnam County County Coroner?
- Jennifer R Maag (Republican) is the County Coroner of Putnam County, Ohio.
- Who is the Putnam County County Engineer?
- Michael L. Lenhart (Republican) is the County Engineer of Putnam County, Ohio.
- Who is the Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Gary L Lammers (Democratic) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Putnam County, Ohio.
- Who is the Putnam County County Recorder?
- Sherrilyn Britsch (Republican) is the County Recorder of Putnam County, Ohio.
- Who is the Putnam County County Sheriff?
- Brian S Siefker (Republican) is the County Sheriff of Putnam County, Ohio.
- Who is the Putnam County County Treasurer?
- Tracy L Warnecke (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Putnam County, Ohio.
- Who are the Putnam County commissioners?
- John C Schlumbohm (County Commissioner); Brad Brubaker (County Commissioner); Tim Wehri (County Commissioner).
- Who is on the Putnam County School Board?
- Jon Diller (Board of Education Member); Kevin M Schumacher (Board of Education Member); Mindy Troyer (Board of Education Member); Brian E. Jones (Board of Education Member); Ned A. Stechschulte (Board of Education Member); Scott Deken (Board of Education Member); Brian T Donaldson (Board of Education Member); Dean A Bidlack (Board of Education Member); Todd Edwin Sigler (Board of Education Member); Lynn N Smith (Board of Education Member); Karen Flanagan (Governing Board Member); Terry Huffman (Governing Board Member); John R Livingston (Governing Board Member); John D Oman (Governing Board Member); Justin Shank (Governing Board Member); Adam Anspach (Board of Education Member); Molly Jo Hoersten (Board of Education Member); Tim Fitzpatrick (Board of Education Member); Scott M. Gerdeman (Board of Education Member); Eva Von Sossan (Board of Education Member); Brent Helmke (Board of Education Member); Craig Schmenk (Board of Education Member); Bradley Niemeyer (Board of Education Member); Emily B Peck (Board of Education Member); Greg Vonderembse (Board of Education Member); Brian Reynolds (Board of Education Member); Barry Ward (Board of Education Member); Kirk T Wensink (Board of Education Member); Rachel Lynn Niese (Board of Education Member); Karen Ward (Board of Education Member); Lisa Mansfield (Board of Education Member); Holly Renee Hankin (Board of Education Member); Glenn Miehls (Board of Education Member); Robby Quiroga (Board of Education Member); Jennifer Barlage (Board of Education Member); Michael L Klear (Board of Education Member); Ryan Ellerbrock (Board of Education Member); Dominic Inkrott (Board of Education Member); Eric J Schroeder (Board of Education Member); Jim George (Governing Board Member); Lucy M Cramer (Board of Education Member); Beth A Hempfling (Board of Education Member); Brent A Schroeder (Board of Education Member); Eric Lammers (Board of Education Member); Tom Vonsossan (Board of Education Member); Barbara I Hoersten (Board of Education Member); Austin Markward (Board of Education Member); Dena Knippen (Board of Education Member); Michelle Kortokrax (Board of Education Member); Kim Wannemacher (Board of Education Member); Angela Lynn Basinger (Board of Education Member); Phillip R Buell (Board of Education Member); Vance Nofziger (Board of Education Member); Jeff Gerding (Board of Education Member); Jeffrey A Kempf (Board of Education Member); Konnie Meyer (Board of Education Member); Mark Vennekotter (Board of Education Member); Eric Bostelman (Board of Education Member); Michael L Knueven (Board of Education Member); Julie L Arend (Board of Education Member); Joseph A Manz (Board of Education Member); Matthew Stoller (Board of Education Member); Leann Nicole Denherder (Board of Education Member); Karen M Saxton (Board of Education Member); Cindy Erickson (Governing Board Member); William Goecke (Governing Board Member); Kathi Amstutz (Governing Board Member); Kevin Landin (Governing Board Member); Rita Schnipke (Governing Board Member); Patrick Baumle (Board of Education Member); Clint Sinn (Board of Education Member); Paul R Dejarnett (Board of Education Member); Jeremy L Moore (Board of Education Member); Blane Stoller (Board of Education Member); Kevin Wannemacher (Governing Board Member); Derek Miller (Governing Board Member).
- What is the population of Putnam County?
- About 34,314 people, with a median age of 40.6; the median household income is $84,928 and 5.5% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Putnam County?
- 2.6% in September 2026 (preliminary): 478 people unemployed in a labor force of 18,309, against 3.2% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Putnam County?
- 43 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 15 municipal, 15 township, 9 school district and 3 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Putnam County?
- 79: Belmore Village, Belmore Village, Belmore Village Clerk, Blanchard Township, Blanchard Township, Cloverdale Village, Cloverdale Village, Cloverdale Village, Columbus Grove Village, Columbus Grove Village, Columbus Grove Village, Continental Village, Continental Village, Continental Village, Dupont Village, Dupont Village, Dupont Village, Ft Jennings Village, Ft Jennings Village, Ft Jennings Village, Gilboa Village, Gilboa Village, Gilboa Village, Glandorf Village, Glandorf Village, Glandorf Village, Glandorf Village, Glandorf Village, Greensburg Township, Greensburg Township, Jackson Township, Jackson Township, Jennings Township, Jennings Township, Kalida Village, Kalida Village, Kalida Village, Kalida Village, Leipsic Village, Leipsic Village, Leipsic Village, Liberty Township, Liberty Township, Miller City Village, Miller City Village, Miller City Village, Monroe Township, Monroe Township, Monterey Township, Monterey Township, Ottawa Township, Ottawa Township, Ottawa Village, Ottawa Village, Ottawa Village, Ottoville Village, Ottoville Village, Ottoville Village, Ottoville Village, Palmer Township, Palmer Township, Pandora Village, Pandora Village, Pandora Village, Perry Township, Perry Township, Pleasant Township, Pleasant Township, Riley Township, Riley Township, Sugar Creek Township, Sugar Creek Township, Union Township, Union Township, Van Buren Township, Van Buren Township, West Leipsic Village, West Leipsic Village, West Leipsic Village. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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