Kris Knochelmann
Kris Knochelmann | |
|---|---|
| Judge/Executive of Kenton County | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Arlinghaus |
| Kenton County Commissioner from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Adam Koenig |
| Succeeded by | Joe Nienaber Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Covington |
| Political party | Republican |
Kris Knochelmann is an American politician from Kentucky who has served as the Judge/Executive of Kenton County since 2015. He previously served as a county commissioner from 2007 to 2015.[1][2][3]
Professional career
After graduating college, Knochelmann became general manager of Covington-based Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, which was started by his father, John Knochelmann Sr. in 1968. Knochelmann and three other family members bought the business in 1991. And in 1997, the business merged with national HVAC contractor Service Experts, then was purchased by Lennox International in 2001.
In April 2011, he purchased Cincinnati-based Schneller Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, alongside his wife, Lisa, for an undisclosed amount.[4] Now named Schneller & Knochelmann Plumbing Heating Air, the business dates back to 1928 and employs more than 100 team members throughout its offices in Covington and Cincinnati.[5]
Political career
Knochelmann was first elected to the Fiscal Court in 2006, taking office in January 2007.[6]
He ran for Judge/Executive in 2014, defeating incumbent Steve Arlinghaus.[7]
Electoral history
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kris Knochelmann (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 31,448 | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kris Knochelmann | 7,113 | 53.9 | |
| Republican | Steve Arlinghaus (incumbent) | 6,078 | 46.1 | |
| Total votes | 13,191 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kris Knochelmann | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 34,552 | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kris Knochelmann (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 39,206 | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kris Knochelmann (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 36,424 | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
- ^ "Kenton County - Kris Knochelmann". Kentucky County Judge/Executive Association. Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ^ "About Kris". Kris Knochelmann, Judge Executive. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ^ "Kris Knochelmann". kentoncounty.org. Archived from the original on February 23, 2025. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ^ Weil, Mike (January 31, 2018). "Schneller Plumbing, Heating, and Air - A Legacy of Performance". High-Performance HVAC Today. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ "Staff Directory • Kris Knochelmann". www.kentoncounty.org. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ "Choices 2006: Complete Northern Kentucky Primary Results". www.fox19.com. May 17, 2006. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ Benschoten, Amanda Van. "Kenton County gets new leader: Kris Knochelmann". The Enquirer. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2025.