You can make a difference. Our Board of Directors represent all residents of Washington County. To qualify you must be a resident of, or work in Washington County and represent the broad interests of the county.
2024 Board of Directors
Stephanie Sexton, President
Stephanie and her husband Lyle live between Ainsworth and Riverside where they farm and specialize in seedstock cattle productions. They have two sons, Ty and Keiffer and daughter-in-law Ashley. Stephanie graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Agriculture. Since 1993 she has been employed with Premier 1 Supplies and is currently the Marketing and New Products Manager.
Mary Ann Knupp, Treasurer
Mary Ann is a life long resident of Washington County. She and her husband Marc live on a farm north of Washington. They have two daughters, Jen & Courtney and one granddaughter. Mary Ann recently retired from working as an Administrative Assistant for a retirement community in Washington. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, camping and supporting both the Hawkeyes and Cyclones.
Jim Hauth
Jim and his wife Mary Ann have lived in Kalona for 35 years. Jim graduated from the University of Iowa with a BBA. He has been in the golf business for 40 years and currently is an independent golf sales rep. Jim enjoys playing, teaching, and watching golf, but most of all is an avid Hawkeye fan.
Mark Cobb
Mark is the owner of Cobb Oil Co. He is Captain of the Brighton Fire Department, a past Chairman of WEDG and past Brighton City Council member
Todd Patterson
Todd and his wife Dana have lived in Washington for the past 20 years. They have 4 children, Emme, Kiowa, Joe and Ethan and a granddaughter, Scout. Todd has served as the CEO of Washington County Hospital and Clinics for 5 years and was at the University of Iowa Health Care for 2 decades prior to that. His wife Dana is co-owner of DeLong Construction in Washington. During his free time, Todd enjoys sports, playing drums for several local bands, participating in local theater and spending time with family. He graduated with a BA and an MBA from the University of Iowa.
Becky Rich
Becky has lived in Washington since 2009. She is the owner of Rich Group, which provides consulting services to financial institutions. Becky graduated from Iowa State University. She enjoys spending time with her dog, famil and friends as well as hiking and traveling.
Karen Dennler
Karen and her husband Darren live on an acreage outside of Crawfordsville. They have one daughter, Zoey. Karen has a degree in social work from the University of Northern Iowa. She is currently employed with the 8th Judicial District as a Supervisor for Juvenille Court Services. Karen is involved in Crawfordsville QRS, Washington County EMS, Crawfrodsville Community Club, WACO FFA Alumni and 4H Youth Committee. In her free time Karen enjoys horseback riding, kayaking, baking and hanging with friends and family.
Ryan Rogerson - Ex Officio Member Riverside City Council
Ryan has lived in Riverside for 25 years. He has two children, Piper and Jack. He is employed by Van Meter Inc. as an Inside salesperson. In his spare time he is active with several local charities. He enjoys watching the Kansas City Chiefs, Iowa Hawkeyes and Sprint Car & Formula 1 racing.
Mike Vincent, Vice President
Mike and his wife Connie own and operate Wooden Wheel VIneyards near Keota. They have two sons and 8 grandchildren in the Des Moines area. Mike is a graduate of the University of Iowa and enjoys watching the Hawkeyes.
David Hoffman, Secretary
David and his wife Shelly moved to Washington in 1998. They have three children, Jordan, Justin, and Sydney. David served as the Principal of Lincoln School for 18 years. The last five years David has served as the President of WCDC, Inc. He enjoys spending time with his family and dogs, traveling, and sports. David graduated with a BA from Wartburg College and his Master’s Degree from the University of Northern Iowa.
Brandon Hamilton
Brandon and his wife Meghan have lived in Washington since 2007. They have two children, Ty and Brynn. Brandon has a BA in Criminal Justice from Briar Cliff University. Brandon has been a certified peace officer since 2008 and served with the City of Washington Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for over eleven years. In October of 2019 Brandon took over as Director for Washington County Outreach. In his free time Brandon enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors and playing as much golf as possible
Jake Engle
A life long resident of Washington, Jake joined the board in 2023. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of Iowa and has been a social studies teacher at Fairfield High School since 2020. Jake is currently finishing his Master’s Degree in Teaching and Leadership at the University of Iowa. He is an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan, never missing a basketball game. He also enjoys attending country music concerts, taking care of his plants and his golden retriever.
Zach Haworth
Zach has been a resident of Washington County since 2014 when he relocated to the area to become the Park Ranger of Lake Darling State Park. Zach and his wife Stefanie have three children, Sawyer Tschantz, Parker Tschantz and Stella Haworth. Stephanie is the Head Coach for the Washington HS Cross Country and Girls Track teams. Zach graduated from Simpson College with degrees in exercise science and environmental science. He also played football for the Storm. In his free time, Zach enjoys traveling with his family, attending kids’ events and playing golf.
Jon Read
Origionally from Cedar Rapids, Jon has lived in Washington since 2016 with his wife Jessica and 3 kids, Kaden, Charlee and Wylie. Jon granduated from Iowa State University and studied Marketing and Finance. Jon is currently a Senior Wealth Management advisor for Carson Wealth in Cedar Rapids helping people plan for retirement and manage their taxes. In his free time, Jon loves going to his kids’ activities as well as playing golf, hunting, running in triathlons, half marathons and mud runs.
Andy Rowe
Andy and his wife Melody live in Wellman. Andy grew up in the Wellman area and returned to farm in 2010 after teaching Agricultuiral Education/ FFA for 34 years at Iowa Valley CSD in Marengo. Andy has two children and seven grandchildren. He is a graduate of Iowa State University with a BS and MS in Agricultural Education. In his free time he enjoyes collection and restoring farm toys.
Bob Yoder - Ex Officio Member - Board of Supervisors
Bob and his wife Deb live in Kalona. They have two daughters and two grand daughters. Bob has owned and operated Kalona Blacksmith and welding for 35 years. He attended Kirkwood Community College and Tulsa Welding School. Bob is a Washington County Supervisor and is active in church as a Deacon and Moderater.
Interested?
We are seeking 1 new board members for a 3 year term. Apply by September 18, 2024