Edwin D. Woellhof, 40, is the new Fort Scott City Commissioner.

By profession, is currently employed as a Manufacturing Controls Engineer at Sugar Creek Packing Company in Frontenac Kansas.

He earned a AAS in Electrical Technology from Pittsburg State University and is  still pursuing a BAS in Engineering Technology from PSU. He is an ICC Certified Master Electrician.

“I have been a Master/ Industrial Electrician for over 17 years and have been a Controls Engineer about 6 years now,” he said.” I am new to city government but look forward to learning all I can.”

“My interest in the city commission position is solely based on one thing, my desire to see Fort Scott continue to strive to be a great place for individuals and families to grow and live,” he said. “I believe my collective experiences in my career path and personal life would help me to be able to make sound wise decisions in the guidance of Fort Scott and continue to help make community-first decisions geared towards the goal of keeping Fort Scott as a thriving community.”

He is married with four children.

“I serve on a couple of PSU ET and EET advisory boards and sub-committees,” he said.” I help to lead a building committee at the private school where my wife teaches and children attend. I look forward to being able to serve on the city commission and get involved with community programs.”