Kris Knochelmann
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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]
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]