December 14, 2020 – West Bend, WI – In 2021, Washington County government will welcome a new face as Ed Eberle, the former DNR Deputy Secretary under Governor Scott Walker will replace Deputy County Executive Matt Furno who is retiring.
Eberle and Furno will work together on the transition with Furno leading the future of Samaritan Campus discussion.
“Ed has years of experience working with conservative government reformers and getting things done,” said Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann. “Washington County citizens are going to be well served by the experienced team we have assembled to lead the county.”
“I am honored to join the first county executive administration in Washington County,” said Eberle. “A successful transition to an elected Executive Branch of government will ensure Washington County is put on the right path.”
This is Eberle’s second stint in county government. He served then-County Executive Scott Walker as deputy chief of staff in Milwaukee County. Throughout his gubernatorial administration, Walker appointed Eberle to numerous positions including the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources.
Most recently, Eberle served as a policy advisor to State Senator Dave Craig.
“Ed Eberle is an outstanding public servant who understands county and state government well,” said Walker. “He will be a great help to County Executive Josh Schoemann as they serve the hard-working taxpayers of Washington County.”
Eberle’s hiring does not add to the county employee count.
In the coming months, Washington County will unveil a new county website, a newsletter, and other avenues for citizens to engage with county leaders.