Elected Officials

Board of Commissioners, Olmsted County Sheriff, and County Attorney

Olmsted County's Elected Officials

Olmsted County's Elected Officials

In Olmsted County, there are nine positions elected by citizens to serve Olmsted County. These elected officials are: the commissioners that serve on the County Board, the County Attorney, and the Sheriff.

Olmsted County Board of Commissioners

Stephanie Podulke

Olmsted County Commissioner, First District; 2020 County Board Vice Chair

Stephanie Podulke

Olmsted County Commissioner, First District; 2020 County Board Vice Chair

Term of Office Expires: 2024
Served on County Board since 2011

Board/Committee Appointments:

Ken Brown

Olmsted County Commissioner, Second District

Ken Brown

Olmsted County Commissioner, Second District

Term of Office Expires: 2022
Served on County Board since 2002

Board/Committee Appointments:

Gregg Wright

Olmsted County Commissioner, Third District

Gregg Wright

Olmsted County Commissioner, Third District

Term of Office Expires: 2024
Served on County Board since 2017

Board/Committee Appointments:

Matt Flynn

Olmsted County Commissioner, Fourth District; 2020 County Board Chair

Matt Flynn

Olmsted County Commissioner, Fourth District; 2020 County Board Chair

Term of Office Expires: 2022
Served on County Board since 1997

Board/Committee Appointments:

Jim Bier

Olmsted County Commissioner, Fifth District

Jim Bier

Olmsted County Commissioner, Fifth District

Term of Office Expires: 2024
Served on County Board since 2002

Board/Committee Appointments:

Sheila Kiscaden

Olmsted County Commissioner, Sixth District

Sheila Kiscaden

Olmsted County Commissioner, Sixth District

Term of Office Expires: 2022
Served on County Board since 2013

Board/Committee Appointments:

Mark Thein

Olmsted County Commissioner, Seventh District

Mark Thein

Olmsted County Commissioner, Seventh District

Term of Office Expires: 2024
Served on County Board since 2017

Board/Committee Appointments:

Sheriff's Office and County Attorney

Kevin E. Torgerson

Sheriff

Kevin E. Torgerson

Sheriff

Kevin E. Torgerson is currently serving as the 27th Olmsted County Sheriff.

Mark Ostrem

Olmsted County Attorney (2007 - Present)

Mark Ostrem

Olmsted County Attorney (2007 - Present)

Mark A. Ostrem was elected to this position in 2006 and assumed his duties in January 2007.