Position 5
Term expires: 2023
Mr. Aichele started his career by completing a carpenter's apprenticeship at the Pacific NW Carpenters Institute in Portland Oregon in 1990. Through skill advancement trainings he became a Superintendent for Skanska where he worked for almost 27 years on complex projects with Intel, PDX airport, Salem Hospital, Canby schools and many others. He then took a position as a Representative for the Pacific NW Regional Council of Carpenters where he worked until his retirement in 2018.
Mr. Aichele married his high school sweetheart Tana and they raised 3 children and have lived in Clark County for over 30 years.
Mr. Aichele moved to Ridgefield in 2015 where he became an active member of the Lion's Club. Mr. Aichele was appointed to the City's Planning Commission in 2019 and was elected to City Council in 2020. As a Councilmember, his focus is achieving greater employment opportunities, expanding trail and sidewalk connectivity to enhance public safety and keep downtown vibrant.