The Board of County Commissioners in Hot Springs County consists of three members with staggered terms of four years. The Commissioners` authority embraces practically every phase of county government. Among other duties, the Commissioners set the budget and provide for the construction and maintenance of county buildings. The Commissioners may lay out, alter or discontinue any road running through the county.

Commission Meetings

Tom Ryan

Chairman

Mr. Ryan began his first term as a Commissioner on January 5, 2015. He is a co-owner of Ryan Brothers Trucking. Mr. Ryan's long-time service on the County School Board earned him a spot in the State School Board Hall of Fame in 2014.

Work Phone: 307-864-3290
Cell Phone: 307-921-1212
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Vice-Jack Baird

Vice-Chairman

Mr. Baird was sworn in to his first term as Commissioner on January 7, 2019. He is a lifelong rancher in Hot Springs County.

Work Phone: 307-864-3515
Cell Phone: 307-388-3008
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Phillip Scheel

Commissioner

Phillip Scheel was elected to his first term as Commissioner in 2016. Mr. Scheel is the co-owner of Tumbleweed Propane and an active member of several community groups.

Work Phone: 307-864-3515
Cell phone: 307-460-0347
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Penny Herdt

Administrative Assistant to the Commissioners

Mrs. Herdt will usually be able to answer any questions you have concerning County Commissioner business. Feel free to call her if you have questions about the agenda for the next Board meeting or related subjects. You will find her helpful and friendly.

Work phone: 307-864-3515 
Cell phone: 307-921-0790 
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