Board of Supervisors
The Wapello County Board of Supervisors is a body of 3 legislative representatives who are elected to four-year terms. Current board members include Darren Batterson, Bryan Ziegler, and Carrie Teninty.
Board Members
Darren Batterson
Chair
Office: 641-683-4630
Cell: 641-680-0117
dbatterson@wapellocounty.org
Term Expires: 2026
Bio and Appointments
About Darren Batterson
As supervisor, Darren Batterson also serves on the following committees and boards:
- South Central Region MH Governance Board - Alternate
- 8th Judicial District (Court Service)
- Iowa Emergency Management (EMD), authorized Rep. for Fed/State Financial Assistance
- South Iowa Area Detention Service Agency
- RPC - Alternate
- Conservation Board - Liason
- South Iowa Area Crime Commission
- Wapello County Emergency Management Comm.
- Wapello County Fair Board - Liason
- Local Emergency Planning Commission
- SEIDA
Carrie Teninty
Vice Chair
Office: 641-683-4630
Cell: 641-799-8782
cteninty@wapellocounty.org
Term Expires: 2028
Bio and Appointments
About Carrie Teninty
As supervisor, Carrie Teninty also serves on the following committees and boards:
- Deferred Compensation Plan Comm.
- DECAT Council
- ICAP (Iowa Community Assurance Pool - Alternate Rep.)
- Risk Management Coordinator
- Wapello County Area Agency on Aging
- Southern Iowa Mental Health Board
- South Iowa Area Crime Commission - Alternate Rep
- Wapello County Human Resources
- 28E American Gothic Welcome Center
- South Central Region MH Governance Board
- Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Eastern Iowa Tourism
- SE IA Response Group
- Central Iowa Team Tourism Association - Alternate
Bryan Ziegler
Supervisor
Office: 641-683-4630
Cell: 641-777-4329
bziegler@wapellocounty.org
Term Expires: 2026
Bio and Appointments
About Bryan Ziegler
As supervisor, Bryan Ziegler also serves on the following committees and boards:
- Wapello County Supervisor for 3 Years
- Cooperation with City of Ottumwa Leaders and the County Departments
- Respected by Peer Supervisors in Surrounding Counties
- Have Been Elected to Leadership Positions in Five of the Boards I Serve on
- Served as the Director of the Small Business Development Center of IHCC for 34 Years
- Own 930 Acres Including Corn, Soybeans, Hay and Cattle
- BS in Agricultural Business and MBA (Masters of Business Administration)
- Established a Branch Office for Albrecht Well Drilling in Havana, IL
- Member of Wapello County Rural Fire Department since 1988
- Member and Leader in a Local Church
- Handicapped Accessibility Coordinator
- RPA Regional Planning Authority
- RPC (Regional Planning Comm.) & Official Rep. under Res #163-2002 for RPC Financial Report
- 10-15 Transit Board
- South Central Iowa Local Workforce Development Board
- Indian Hills Regional Development Commission
- Regional Housing Trust Fund
- Community Transformation Committee
- REDI Board
- Veterans Affairs Board Liason
- Bridgeview Inc.
- SIDCA
- Board of Health - Liason
- Soap Creek Watershed Management Authority
County meetings are held every other week basis and are open to the public, most often at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. The Board is able to establish programs, services, and laws for the county. During these meetings, the board considers various ordinances and resolutions impacting local government.
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