The City of Jasper, Indiana

The Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety is the chief administrative body of the City of Jasper. They manage and direct the policies, programs and activities for the following departments: Building, Engineering, Fire, Legal, Police, Personnel/Safety/Loss Control and Street.

The Mayor serves as the presiding officer and appoints two other members.

Board Members:

• Mayor Dean Vonderheide
  • Term: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2027
• Tim Bell
  • Term: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2027
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor
• Nancy Eckerle
  • Term: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2027
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor

Meetings: Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Jasper City Hall, Council Chambers

In 1997, Mayor Bill Schmitt formed the Jasper Partnership Commission. Its primary objective is to provide a central point to strengthen communication and promote Sister City related activities with Jasper's sister city--Pfaffenweiler, Germany.  Read more about the Sister City history.

Board Members:

• Max Verkamp, President
  • Term: 1/1/2023-12/31/2025
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor
• Stan Jochum, Vice-President
  • Term: 1/1/2024-12/31/2026
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor
• Irene Kapp
  • Term: 1/1/2023-12/31/2025
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor
• Steffi Schmuecker
  • Term: 1/1/23-12/31/2025
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor
• Kim Lottes
  • Term: 1/1/2024-12/31/2026
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor
• Andrea Gramelspacher
  • Term: 1/1/2023-12/31/2025
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor
• Dr. Tracy Lorey
  • Term: 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor

Meetings: Called as necessary
Time: TBD
Location: Jasper City Hall

2022 Anniversary Trip to Pfaffenweiler

Burgermeister Dieter Hahn and Mayor Dean Vonderheide

2025 Anniversary Trip to Jasper

Burgermeister Lukas Mahler and Mayor Dean Vonderheide

Jasper Alcoholic Beverage Commission 

Meetings: Called as necessary
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

• Barbara Kendall
  • Term: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor

Hospital Authority of the City of Jasper

Meetings: Called as necessary
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

• Scott Blazey
  • Term: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2027
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor
• Jessica Dubon
  • Term: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor
• Ed Cole
  • Term: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2027
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor
• Nanette Parsons
  • Term: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2028
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor
• Cale Knies
  • Term: 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2025
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor

Jasper Library Board

Website: https://jdcpl.us/board-of-directors/

Meetings: Second Thursday of each month
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Jasper Public Library, unless otherwise noted

• Pamela Catt, President 
  • Term: 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2025
  • Appointing Authority: Dubois County Commissioners
• Nona Baker
  • Term: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026
  • Appointing Authority: Jasper City Council
• Lisa Kincer
  • Term: 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2028
  • Appointing Authority: Greater Jasper Schools
• Ann Shappard
  • Term: 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2025
  • Appointing Authority: Dubois County Council
• Kathy Eckerle
  • Term: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2026
  • Appointing Authority: Bainbridge Township Advisory Board
• Abby Kennedy
  • Term: 8/1/2023 - 7/31/2027
  • Appointing Authority: Greater Jasper Schools
• Anna Grant
  • Term: 3/1/2022 - 12/31/2025
  • Appointing Authority: Greater Jasper Schools

Jasper City/Library LLC

Meetings: Called as necessary
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

• Tina Mair
  • Term: No specific term duration identified
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor
• Mark Fierst
  • Term: No specific term duration identified 
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor
• Molly Buehler
  • Term: No specific term duration identified
  • Appointing Authority: Mayor