Runnebohm files to run for Shelby County Commissioner

Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 4:22 AM

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Nathan Runnebohm has announced that he filed to run for Shelby County Commissioner for the South district.

The seat is currently held by Don Parker.

Runnebohm is a lifelong resident of Shelby County. He graduated from Waldron High School in 1998 and from Purdue University in 2002. While at Purdue he received a bachelor’s degree in organization leadership and supervision with a minor in sales and marketing.

Photo: Runnebohm (left) meeting with Shelby County Election Deputy Jeff Sponsel

Runnebohm was the mutual manager at Horseshoe Casino in Shelbyville from 2002 - 2015. He is currently the Owner / Broker of Runnebohm Realty since 2010. In addition to running a local business, Runnebohm has been actively involved in the Shelby County community:

• Appointee for MIBOR on SCDC board

• MIBOR Economic and Community Development Council (2021-2024)

• Redevelopment Council (Pleasant view area TIF 2024)

• Blue River Foundation Impact Committee (2023-current)

• Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Board (2018-2024)

• Shelby County Chamber Board President 2022

• Shelby County Chamber Small business Champion 2020

• Shelby County Chamber Volunteer of the year 2023

• SCUFFY ambassador (2018-2023)

• Shelby County/Decatur County MIBOR leadership Chair/Vice Chair 2016-2018

• Shelby County MIBOR "Bud Tucker" Award 2016

• Shelby County MIBOR "Distinguished Service Award" 2018

• Shelby County MIBOR "Realto of the Year" 2015

• Shelby County MIBOR "Realtor of the Year" 2019

• Hecate "Realtor of Year" 2023

• Toys for Tots

• Gleaners Food truck

• Shelbyville Humane Society

Runnebohm has two children, Amira, 22 and Augustus, 17 months.

In a press announcement, Runnebohm stated that he looks forward to meeting and listening to as many Shelby County residents as possible during the campaign.

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