The Guernsey County Commissioners

Office Number: 740-432-9200
Fax Number: 740-432-9359

Jack Marlin

President

Jack Marlin has served as a Guernsey County Commissioner since his election in 2020. Prior to this role, he dedicated 13 years to public service on the Cambridge City Council. Jack retired from Columbia Gas in 2018, following a distinguished 40-year career.

After retiring, Jack continued his commitment to the community by volunteering with the Cambridge Municipal Court’s Community Service Department. He and his wife, Lori, have been married since 1990 and are proud parents of two adult daughters, Abby and Emily. Jack is an active member of Cambridge Bible Church.

Email: jmarlin@guernseycounty.org

Dave Wilson

Vice President

Dave Wilson was elected Guernsey County Commissioner in 2014, marking his first entry into public office. Prior to his election, he spent 32 years as Operations Manager for Cambridge’s AVC Communications Radio Station Group. He also served as the licensee of WBIK 92.1 FM from its launch in 2002 until shortly after taking office.

Dave and his wife, Cindy, have been married since 1976 and are members of First Baptist Church in Cambridge. They are the proud parents of two adult children, Emily and Steven, and grandparents to two grandsons, Simon and Henry. Dave is a graduate of Cambridge High School, Class of 1973.

Email: dwilson@guernseycounty.org

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Bill Cowgill

Commissioner

Bill Cowgill is currently serving his first term as a Guernsey County Commissioner. He previously served on Cambridge City Council for 24 of the past 28 years, beginning as a ward representative, then as an at-large member, and ultimately spending 13 years as President of Council.

Bill is a 1975 graduate of Cambridge High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Sales and Sales Management from Bowling Green State University in 1979. He later earned a Master’s Degree in Business Information Technology from Muskingum University in 2022.

Bill and his wife, Chris, have two adult children, Morgan and Seth, and are proud grandparents to seven grandchildren. They are members of NewPointe Church.

Email: bcowgill@guernseycounty.org

Office Staff

Jennifer Douglas

Jennifer Douglas

Clerk

Christina Smith

Assistant Fiscal Director

Brenda Mourer

Budget and Fiscal Director