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MARK
"My name is Mark Wongrowski. I'm a lifelong Wood County resident, and I believe good government starts with trust, fairness, and doing the work the right way."
I grew up on my family’s farm, where long days, early mornings, and responsibility were part of everyday life. Through years of raising and showing 4-H and FFA animals at the Wood County Fair, the Ohio State Fair, and events across the region, I learned lessons that still guide me today: plan ahead, honor your commitments, and treat people honestly. In those environments, your reputation mattered, and a handshake meant something.
Those values followed me into leadership roles in 4-H, student leadership during my college years at BGSU, and later into professional work that demanded accuracy, accountability, and detailed performance under pressure. After graduating with a Bachelor's in Business Administration from BGSU on an accelerated program, I spent my career working in settings where short timelines, careful documentation, and long, dedicated work sessions were the norm. For me, stewardship is not a slogan. It is a daily responsibility.
Community and family have always been central to my life. I have coached my step-son’s and step-daughter’s soccer and basketball teams, umpired youth and adult baseball and softball, and stayed active in local sports leagues with friends I have known for decades. I still help my parents manage over 50 acres of crop and animal production on their farm. My wife and our two children treasure time spent in Wood County Parks and local city parks, and we are strong supporters of local community resources like the Bowling Green Community Center.
I am also involved in the Bowling Green rental community, and own several student and single-family homes. That experience has given me a firsthand understanding of how county processes affect residents, tenants, and small property owners. I believe county programs work best when they balance clear standards, accessible information, and consistent enforcement.
What I value most about Wood County is its sense of place. Our communities may
differ in size, background, and perspective, but together they form something distinctive. Those differences make Wood County stronger, and county government should reflect that strength by being fair, transparent, and understandable to everyone.
As Wood County Auditor, I am running to bring clarity to property valuation, accountability to fiscal oversight, and respect to every interaction between residents and county government.
For me, this campaign is about stewardship of public trust, public resources, and the community I am proud to call home.