Christian thanked Supervisor Koch for his support. "I appreciate Vern's support and his willingness to speak about the way we work together on the County Board," Christian said. "Local government is where you learn that listening, asking good questions, and being prepared matter. Those are habits I would carry with me to Madison."

Supervisors Koch's endorsement is based on his experience working with Christian in county government, where Christian also serves as a Sheboygan County Board Supervisor.

About Vern

Vern Koch has spent decades serving the Sheboygan community, first as a City of Sheboygan firefighter and later as a member of the Sheboygan County Board. He was first elected to the County Board in 2008 and represents Wards 15 and 16 in the City of Sheboygan.

Vern currently chairs the County Board's Finance Committee and also serves on the Transportation Committee. His County Board service has included four years as County Board Chairperson from 2020 to 2024, as well as service on the Executive, Law, Health & Human Services, Finance, and Transportation committees.

Before retiring, Vern worked as a firefighter for the City of Sheboygan. His community and professional service has also included the Sheboygan County Fire Investigation Unit, the Sheboygan County Fire Chiefs' and Assistant Fire Chiefs' Association, and the Sheboygan County Labor Council.

Vern attended Sheboygan South High School, the U.W. Green Bay Sheboygan Campus, and Lakeshore Technical College.

Learn more about Christian

Endorsements are one part of the picture. You can also learn more about Christian's approach to public service and decision-making.

• How I Lead: how Christian approaches problems, listens to different perspectives, evaluates information, and takes responsibility for his decisions.
• Meet Christian: Christian's roots, experience, family, and community involvement.
• Priorities & Positions: what Christian wants to accomplish and where he stands on important issues.