2025 Supervisor Election Results
We are excited to welcome our newly elected board member, Eric Penkal. Eric has been a friend of the district for many years, formerly providing us with legal counsel. He has dedicated his career to public service and community leadership, which will make him an excellent addition to our board!
Our team is also excited to welcome back Brian Skinner to his second term on our board. Brian has been an engaged and supportive board member in his first three years, so we have no doubt that he will continue to move the district forward with his dedicated service. Brian and his family have proudly supported the district, and farmed in Delaware County, for generations.
Eric Penkal
Eric grew up in Garfield Heights, Ohio, holds a B.A. in Political Science from Ohio University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law. He and his wife, Whitnee, reside in Delaware County with their two children, Owen and Olivia, and golden doodle, Homer.
Eric began his legal career as an Assistant Prosecutor in Morrow County before serving for twelve years as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Delaware County. In that role, he handled both criminal and civil matters, providing legal counsel to numerous county and township agencies—including the Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District. His work included land use, zoning, and development issues, giving him firsthand experience with the importance of responsible land and resource management.
Currently, Eric serves as the inaugural Executive Director of the Delaware County Guardianship Services Board. In this capacity, he has overseen the creation of a new countywide public agency, managed its budget and staff, and built community partnerships to serve some of Delaware County’s most vulnerable residents.
Eric’s background in law, government, and community service gives him a strong understanding of the balance between growth and conservation. He is committed to supporting the Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District’s mission of promoting responsible stewardship of natural resources for current and future generations.
Brian Skinner
Brian Skinner and his wife, Connie, farm with their family at Hardscrabble Farms in Brown Township. Their family century farm operates 4,200 acres. He graduated from OSU Agriculture Technical Institute in 1991 with an associate degree in Agricultural business. Brian has served on many boards and committees including the Delaware County Farm Bureau, Ohio Soybean Association, Delaware County Red Cross, United Way of Delaware allocations, and the Big Walnut watershed committee.
Brian and his family have been involved in numerous conservation practices. Thanks to the support of the Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District, he was selected as the 2013 Ohio conservation farmer of the year. Brian and his wife of 24 years have a son, Grant, who owns and operates his own IT business, and daughter, Brooke, who is attending Suffolk University in Boston. Brian and his family have been proud to work with Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District for many generations.