Our County Commissioners

Richard Westerberg, Chairman

Richard Westerberg is currently serving as Chairman of the Franklin County Commission, a position he assumed in January of 2007. He also serves on the Idaho State Board of Education. Richard is a graduate of Utah State University and served four year in the U.S. Army in a number of leadership positions including Company Commander.

Richard was on the Preston District Board of Education for twelve years. He and his wife Julie live in Preston and are the parents of six children.

DalVon 'Mick' Atkinson

Mr. Atkinson was born and raised in Franklin County. He served four years active duty in the U.S. Air Force and four years in the Air Force Reserves. He attend Stevens-Henager College and Weber State College, majoring in electronic technology, accounting, and business management. DalVon worked 28 years as a civilian for the U.S. Air Force in Communication, Production Management, and Logistics Management. He managed projects on the Titan, Minute Man, and the MX missile systems.

DalVon successfully ran a cattle ranch in Treasureton for 22 years. He retired in 1994 and ran for Commissioner in 2004. He lives with his wife on 40 acres in Riverdale.

Robert Dirk Bowles

Robert Dirk Bowles’ roots grow deep in Franklin County. He owns and operates Bowles Dairy in Fairview on the very plot of land his great-grandparents settled in 1897.

Dirk has served on the Franklin County Planning and Zoning Board, Cub River Irrigation Board, Boy Scouts of America as well as many years of service in his church.

He was elected Franklin County Commissioner, District 3 in November 2006 for a four year term.

Dirk and his wife, Patricia, have four children.