Kris is a lifelong resident of Kenton County where he grew up in
Taylor Mill as the youngest of 9 children. He went on to graduate from
Covington Latin School, then Xavier University with a degree in
Accounting which has served him well in his family business and serving
the county.
Schneller & Knochelmann Plumbing Heating & Air
Kris and his wife Lisa are owners of Schneller and Knochelmann
Plumbing Heating and Air, a business founded in 1928, with offices in
Covington and Cincinnati. Kris has been working in the industry since he
was 15. The company now consists of nearly 70 employees, including a
management team that runs the company day to day while Kris serves
Kenton County.
Career
Kris is currently your Kenton County Judge Executive after previously
serving as County Commissioner for District Three. He has been a vocal
advocate for government efficiency, cooperation and holding bureaucracy
accountable. During his first term as Judge Executive Kris led the
effort to reform the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
(CVG) Board in conjunction with the General Assembly. He is also a
leader in the fight against the Heroin Epidemic that plagues our streets
and neighborhoods in Northern Kentucky.
Personal Life
Kris and his wife Lisa are parishioners at St. Joseph's in Crescent
Springs where they live with their 3 children Liz, Ben, and Drew.
