The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Noble Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Noble Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.
There are 3 ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:
1.) At the SWCD office, 46049 Marietta Road Caldwell OH 43724, from 9/24/2025 until noon on 10/23/2025 during normal business hours of M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; or
2.) At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at Noble County Community Center on 10/23/2025 from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm; or
3.) Voting absentee from 9/24/2025 until 10/22/2025, by requesting the ballot application and
election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address 46049 Marietta Rd Caldwell OH 43724, by calling 740-732-4318, or email dave@nobleswcd.org. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 10/22/2025
One Supervisor will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028.
Nominees are:
- Richard Gessel
Meet the Candidates
Richard Gessel – Richard owns and operates 190 acres and leases an additional 820 acres. He is the President of Richard Gessel Trucking (RGT) and also operates Gessel Farms. His farming operation includes a cow/calf beef herd, hay production, corn, soybeans, and no-till practices with cover crops. Richard acknowledges the steadfast support of his wife, Jamie, and their daughter, Jennifer. He also wishes to recognize his father Charles, sister Shirley, brother Joe, and nephews Jake Erb and Josh Gessel, along with their families, for their continued support and involvement. In addition to his agricultural and business commitments, Richard enjoys farming and watching motocross. His primary conservation concerns for Noble County include the spread of invasive species across farmland and erosion issues associated with local soil types and slopes.