Mark Heirbrandt to speak at Hamilton SWCD Annual Meeting

This year we're honored to have County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt speak at our Annual Meeting taking place Thursday February 19th, 2026 from 11am - 2pm at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. For more info and to RSVP, click here. 

In 2013, Mark Heirbrandt took office as Hamilton County Commissioner for District 3. Throughout his tenure, Mark has consistently demonstrated a deep-rooted commitment to making a positive difference at the local level. As a testament to his unwavering dedication and contributions during his time in office, Mark was honored with the prestigious title of "Indiana County Commissioner of the Year Award' by the Indiana County Commissioners Association in 2022, as well as the “Commissioner of the Year Award” in 2023 from the Association of Indiana Counties.

In addition to Mark’s responsibilities as Hamilton County Commissioner, he collaborates across the state with other counties and commissioners to implement best practices as a Past IACC (Indiana Association of County Commissioners) Board President.
As an active member on various leadership boards, Mark serves as an Executive Board Member for the Humane Society for Hamilton County, the Hamilton County Community Foundation, and is a member of the Big Cicero Regional Board. Mark also serves as an Executive Board Member for the Metropolitan Planning Organization and was previously on the Westfield Public Safety Merit Board for six years. Mark enjoys being actively involved in several other nonprofits and charitable organizations across the county and state.

​Mark has received several distinguished and statewide awards, including the Advocate of the Year Award from the Humane Society for Hamilton County, recognition for Exceptional Leadership and Service from the Hamilton County Leadership Academy, the White River Alliance Member of the Year Award, and an IACC Award for Outstanding Team Effort for County Commissioners in 2017 & 2023. Other awards include several from the Association of Indiana Counties: Local Government Cooperation Award 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2024, the County Achievement Award.
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Hamilton County is known for being one of the safest counties in the country and is consistently rated as one of the best places to live.
Mark has lived in Hamilton County for over 35 years with his family --- wife Gina, sons Blake, Ethan, and Evan and proud members of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church

RSVP for the 2026 Annual Meeting Here