Platte County Commission Office

My wife Kelly and I and our two sons, Will and Luke, moved to Platte County in 2005 because we fell in love with the charming small towns, wide open agricultural areas, great schools, low crime rates, affordable lifestyle, and vibrant economy.  These are the things that brought us here, and these are the things that have made Platte County one of the fastest growing counties in the state, and a great place to live, work, and raise a family for so many others.

Kelly is a real estate agent who grew up in Mason City, Iowa, received her BS in Economics from the University of Northern Iowa and her Masters in Economics from Colorado State University. She loves to garden, bird watch, and travel. She’s a fantastic mother and I’m so lucky to have her as my wife.

Our sons Will and Luke graduated from Park Hill South High School in 2020 and 2022.

My Dad was a highly decorated Marine Corps officer and a veteran of the Korean and Viet Nam wars. And my Mother Mary, a William & Mary graduate, postponed her professional life to stay home and raise her two sons. When my brother Glenn and I went away to college, she became a business reporter and best-selling author. Glenn is happily married with two sons and is a general contractor in my hometown of Sebastopol, California.

I grew up in Northern California and attended the University of California at Davis where I earned a degree in Agricultural and Managerial Economics. And over the past 20+ years, I’ve owned and operated a successful commercial real estate business.  Prior to running for Presiding Commissioner, I served on the Platte County Board of Equalization, the CARES Act Small Business Advisory Committee, the Platte County Industrial Authority Board, and the Platte county Sewer District Board.

While serving as Platte County’s Presiding Commissioner, I’ll focus on the three core principles of Public Safety, Economic Prosperity, and Fiscal Responsibility because I believe that these are the principles that lead to policies that benefit ALL Platte County residents.

You can reach Commissioner Fricker by calling 816-858-3331 or by emailing [email protected].

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Dagmar Wood was elected and officially took office as commissioner of Platte County's first district on January 1, 2017 for a four-year term.  She was then re-elected to a subsequent four-year term that began January 1, 2021.  Dagmar earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia and her Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.  Previously, she was an analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.  While taking time off work to raise her four active children, Dagmar volunteered in their schools.  She was also appointed to serve on and lead local committees concerning public safety and health.

Dagmar believes that supporting public safety should be a priority of county government, as well as maintaining safe roads and bridges.  Responsibly setting aside funds for the future maintenance of Platte County's parks, trails, and community centers is also a financial priority.  Dagmar endeavors to increase transparency in government and values working with officeholders and department heads to ensure the responsible stewardship of taxpayers' resources.

Dagmar and her husband, Eric, have been residents of Platte County since 1988 and enjoy living in Parkville with their four children.  You may reach Dagmar at 816-858-3330 or email at [email protected].

Joe Vanover is an experienced problem solver. He has worked inside and outside of government as an attorney for over 20 years. Mr. Vanover has tackled complex and difficult challenges and achieved positive results. Mr. Vanover is thorough and professional. He treats all parties fairly and respectfully.

Dedicated Family Man: Joe Vanover and his wife, Julie, have been married for over 20 years. Together, they've raised their two children right here in our community. Joe Vanover wants to
make sure Platte County stays a wonderful place to build a life and raise a family.

Experienced: Joe Vanover is a former prosecutor who worked for years to keep our community safe. Joe Vanover has put that hard-won experience to work for the families of Platte County.

Trustworthy: A leader in his local church, Joe Vanover knows the value of trust. People in our community rely on Joe Vanover to help them prepare for the future with wills, trusts and estate planning. He is a responsible steward of Platte County’s tax dollars.

Professional: As an attorney, Joe Vanover focuses on helping regular people find solutions to challenging legal situations, frequently real estate and business disputes. Joe is willing to take a stand and help those in need.

You can reach Commissioner Vanover by calling 816-858-3333 or emailing [email protected].