Meet the Commissioners

District 2

Marvin Rodriguez, Chair

Term of Office: Term expires January 2021

Marvin Rodriguez (Republican) is currently serving his first term as County Commissioner. He was elected in November of 2016.

Marvin was born in Brownsville, Texas in 1942.

Marvin graduated from Junction City High School in 1960.

Marvin attended KSU from 1960-1965, Art Education.

Marvin is married to his wife, Vicki.

Marvin’s employment history include the following:

American Building Co. in Eufaula, Alabama
Architecture Department
1966-1967

United Parcel Service in Montgomery, Alabama
Driver - Manager - Sales - Trainer
1967-1976

Kansas Power & Light in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka Division - Marketing, Sales, Budgeting, and Public Relations
1976-1978

Kansas Power & Light in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan Division - Marketing, Sales, Budgeting, and Public Relations; both Gas and Electric
1978-1998

Retired from Gas Division (Kansas Gas Service) 1998

Bus Driver for USD 383 from 2011-2016

District 3

Ron Wells, Member

Term of Office: Term expires January 2021

Ron Wells (Republican) is currently serving his second term as County Commissioner. He was elected in November of 2012.

Ron was born and raised on a farm in Riley County.

Ron is a 12-year graduate of the Manhattan Catholic School System.

Ron served in the 891st Engineer Battalion, Kansas National Guard.

Ron, a widower, was married to his wife Sharon for 46 years and they have two adult children.

Ron has owned and operated two businesses in Riley County one as a General Contractor and one in custom manufacturing.

Ron co-hosted weekly live local call-in radio show about home building and remodeling for nearly 10 years.

Ron has been involved in numerous community organizations, including:

• Two time past President of the Flint Hills Area Builders Association
• Past President of the Kansas Quality Woodworkers Association
• Past President of the Yard Art Classics Car Club
• Life Member of the Kaw Valley Rodeo Association
• Current 4-H Woodworking Projects Judge
• Member of the Manhattan High School Construction Advisory Board
• Member of the Riley County Law Board
• Member of the Riley County Health Board
• Semi Retired since April 2011