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Township Leadership

Board of Commissioners

The Stowe Township Board of Commissioners serves as the Township’s governing body, providing leadership, establishing local policies, and making decisions that support the community’s growth, services, and future. Commissioners work on behalf of residents to ensure effective and responsible municipal government.

Jeff Paul
Board President & Member of all Commissioners Committees
Shyanne Rippole
Board Vice President
Darrell Chestnut
Commissioner
Tyler Kochirka
Commissioner
Cheryl McDermott
Commissioner
Boards & Committees

Committee Assignments

Stowe Township’s committees help oversee key areas of municipal government and provide recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. The first commissioner listed for each committee serves as the Chairperson and leads committee meetings and activities.

Finance & Pension

Tyler Kochirka & Jeff Paul

Public Safety
  • Police / Safety – Darrell Chestnutt & Shyanne Rippole
  • Fire – Shyanne Rippole
Community Planning
  • Public Works & Parks – Tyler Kochirka & Shyanne Rippole
  • Ordinance / Planning / Zoning – Tyler Kochirka & Shyanne Rippole
  • Property / Building / Lights / Water – Darrell Chestnutt
  • Health / Sanitation / Stormwater – Darrell Chestnutt
COG Representative(s)

Jeff Paul & Shyanne Rippole

Pension Representatives
  • Chief Matt Preininger (Police) & Chief Matt Chapman (Fire)