Kris Knochelmann is an American politician from Kentucky who has served as the Judge/Executive of Kenton County since 2015. He previously served as a county commissioner from 2007 to 2015.^[1][2][3]

After graduating college, Knochelmann became general manager of Covington-based Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, which was started by his father, John Knochelmann Sr. in 1968. Knochelmann and three other family members bought the business in 1991. And in 1997, the business merged with national HVAC contractor Service Experts, then was purchased by Lennox International in 2001.

In April 2011, he purchased Cincinnati-based Schneller Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, alongside his wife, Lisa, for an undisclosed amount.^[4] Now named Schneller & Knochelmann Plumbing Heating Air, the business dates back to 1928 and employs more than 100 team members throughout its offices in Covington and Cincinnati.^[5]

Knochelmann was first elected to the Fiscal Court in 2006, taking office in January 2007.^[6]

He ran for Judge/Executive in 2014, defeating incumbent Steve Arlinghaus.^[7]

Knochelmann is a lifelong resident of Kenton County, growing up in Taylor Mill and Covington as the youngest of nine children. He graduated from Covington Latin School, then Xavier University with a degree in accounting.