Steimel takes oath of office as clerk of courts
Ronda Steimel marked her first day as Holmes County Clerk of Courts Friday, June 3 with a swearing in ceremony in the common pleas courtroom.
Steimel, who was appointed by the Republican Central Committee May 18 to replace retiring Clerk Dorcas Miller, was sworn in by Common Pleas Judge Robert D. Rinfret. Her husband, attorney Sam Steimel, participated in the ceremony and their 8-year-old daughter, Brogan, held the court’s Bible as Steimel took the oath of office.
Although officially her first day, Steimel has been spending time in the office since May 23 learning the ropes. As clerk of courts, she has oversight of common pleas court, Holmes County Municipal Court and the Holmes County Title office. For the last two weeks, she’s been dividing her time between all three.
Steimel said the staff have been helping her through the transition and they have made her feel very welcome.
“I’ve been shadowing, trying to spend a third of my time in each office,” Steimel said. “It’s a lot to learn, but everyone in the courts are making my transition very smooth.”
Miller retired in April, serving as clerk of courts for 34 years. The clerk’s position was taken up by interim clerk Amy Snyder.
Snyder, who has worked in the clerk’s office for six and a half years, said working with Steimel has been a positive experience.
“It has been a great experience getting to know her and work with her,” Snyder said. “Already, I can see she will be a great asset to our office.”
Steimel said she hasn’t completely settled in her office on the third floor of the courthouse yet. When she does, she plans to bring in some family photos.
“I’ll bring in a picture of Brogan, she’s a good encouragement for me,” Steimel said. “She wrote me a letter of recommendation when I was running for this appointment, so I’ll probably have that with me also.”
Steimel’s appointment runs through Dec. 31, 2012. The clerk of courts position will be on the ballot in the 2012 presidential election. Steimel said she plans to run.
Steimel, who was appointed by the Republican Central Committee May 18 to replace retiring Clerk Dorcas Miller, was sworn in by Common Pleas Judge Robert D. Rinfret. Her husband, attorney Sam Steimel, participated in the ceremony and their 8-year-old daughter, Brogan, held the court’s Bible as Steimel took the oath of office.
Although officially her first day, Steimel has been spending time in the office since May 23 learning the ropes. As clerk of courts, she has oversight of common pleas court, Holmes County Municipal Court and the Holmes County Title office. For the last two weeks, she’s been dividing her time between all three.
Steimel said the staff have been helping her through the transition and they have made her feel very welcome.
“I’ve been shadowing, trying to spend a third of my time in each office,” Steimel said. “It’s a lot to learn, but everyone in the courts are making my transition very smooth.”
Miller retired in April, serving as clerk of courts for 34 years. The clerk’s position was taken up by interim clerk Amy Snyder.
Snyder, who has worked in the clerk’s office for six and a half years, said working with Steimel has been a positive experience.
“It has been a great experience getting to know her and work with her,” Snyder said. “Already, I can see she will be a great asset to our office.”
Steimel said she hasn’t completely settled in her office on the third floor of the courthouse yet. When she does, she plans to bring in some family photos.
“I’ll bring in a picture of Brogan, she’s a good encouragement for me,” Steimel said. “She wrote me a letter of recommendation when I was running for this appointment, so I’ll probably have that with me also.”
Steimel’s appointment runs through Dec. 31, 2012. The clerk of courts position will be on the ballot in the 2012 presidential election. Steimel said she plans to run.
Published: June 6, 2011
