Rick Jaeckels (2016-2020) (Acting Mayor 2024-2026)

Rick Jaeckels has been a life-long resident of Chilton, graduating from Chilton High School in 1987. In 1990 he earned an Associate of Science Degree from UW Fox Valley followed by a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from UW-Whitewater in 1992. Rich is married to Andrea and have two daughters Reagan and Madison. He is a current active member of the Chilton Lions Club. Rick was first appointed to the City of Chilton Council (3rd Aldermanic District) in 2008 and served on various committees and chaired the General Government Committee for multiple years before serving as Mayor from April 2016 to April 2020. I was re-appointed to the council with service starting June 7, 2022. On October 2, 2024 Rick Jaeckels, current Council President, assumed the role of "Acting Mayor" in the Mayor's absence and will preside over all meetings until April 21, 2026.