Pohlgeers, who graduated with a degree in business management and management information systems, grew up in Fort Mitchell, a city of about 8,800 in the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

“It has always held a special place in my heart,” he said. “Between the safe, welcoming community and the top-tier school system (Beechwood), we knew this was the place we wanted to raise our children.”

Succeeding, leading and serving: Trine alum Pohlgeers named mayor of hometown

Greg Pohlgeers grew up in Fort Mitchell. He graduated with a degree in business management and management information systems. He has children.

Trine alum Pohlgeers named mayor of hometown

“Their guidance and resources were invaluable and instrumental in helping me navigate my next steps following graduation,” he said.

Today he is president of Associated Management Systems, a medical billing service in Erlanger, Kentucky.

Greg Pohlgeers currently works as president of Associated Management Systems, a medical billing service in Erlanger, Kentucky.

Greg currently works as president of Associated Management Systems, a medical billing service in Erlanger, Kentucky.

In a special meeting held on December 1, 2025, the city council voted unanimously to appoint Greg Pohlgeers as the new mayor. Pohlgeers has been a council member for the past four years and has previously served on the city’s planning and zoning commission.

Ft. Mitchell accepts formal resignation of Jude Hehman, appoints Greg Pohlgeers as mayor

Now, the 2000 Tri-State/Trine University alumnus has the opportunity to do even more to help make the city a better place to live.

A member of the City Council since 2017, Pohlgeers was unanimously appointed Fort Mitchell’s mayor in late December.

As he and his wife, Amy, grew their family, he began volunteering at the school. He soon desired to have even more of an impact and decided to run for City Council.

“I have now been elected and have served five terms, which has been incredibly rewarding,” he said.

Greg Pohlgeers Mayor (859) 331-1212 gpohlgeer@fortmitchell.com

City of Fort Mitchell | Kentucky Department for Local Government

Greg currently serves as mayor of Fort Mitchell after the city council appointed him in 2025. He previously served on the Fort Mitchell City Council, where he was first elected in 2017 and served five terms.

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2026 Kentucky General Election

As of September 15, 2026, Greg Pohlgeers did not have a website or any information online.

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Fort Mitchell’s future

As mayor, he plans to build on the “strong foundation” built by his predecessor.

His priorities will include maintaining a balanced budget, supporting responsible commercial development, keeping property taxes low, fostering transparency and open communication, investing in police, fire and public works departments and attracting new employers while supporting small businesses.

He will complete the remaining mayoral term this year and has announced his candidacy for re-election to the next four-year term.

Plans to support responsible commercial development.

- Plans to support responsible commercial development.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to invest in police and fire departments.

- Plans to invest in police and fire departments.

Public Safety

Public Services

Plans to invest in the public works department.

- Plans to invest in the public works department.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to maintain a balanced budget and keep property taxes low.

Plans to attract new employers and support small businesses.

- Plans to maintain a balanced budget and keep property taxes low.
- Plans to attract new employers and support small businesses.

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- The duties of the mayor depend on the type of government within the city, 
- If the city has a mayor-council form of government, the mayor is responsible for the executive and administrative functions of the government. They oversee all city departments, but cannot vote in most council matters. 
- If the city has a mayor-aldermen form of government, the mayor is responsible for executing and enforcing local and state laws. The mayor may appoint city officials with approval from the aldermen. 
- If the city has a mayor-commission form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is responsible for executing all decisions reached by the commission. 
- If the city has a city manager form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is recognized as the head of the city department but does not have any regular administrative duties. 
- City mayors are elected during general elections for a four-year term. Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for mayor. 