Mike Goebel was caucused into the Vanderburgh County Commission on February 3, 2024. Goebel will resign from his seat as an At-Large member of the Vanderburgh County Council effective immediately, and he will be sworn in as Commissioner on February 5. Goebel had been elected to serve on County Council for 5 terms. Mike has entered the election race for District 1 Commissioner in November.
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Mike Goebel is a lifelong resident of Southern Indiana and a graduate of Mater Dei High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Studies from USI (ISUE). He received his Master’s Degree in History from Indiana State University.  Goebel thoroughly enjoys teaching government and history at Mater Dei High School where he served as Social Studies Department Chairman for 17 years. Goebel has also been fortunate to coach IHSAA state championship teams in the sports of football and wrestling.
Mike’s wife, Melanie, teachers at Holy Rosary School. Mike and Melanie have been nominated for the “Outstanding Educator of the Year Award” sponsored by the Evansville Courier and Press and the University of Evansville numerous times.
Mike stated that serving as a Vanderburgh County Councilman has been both challenging and fulfilling. He intends to stay true to his record of working for the good of all residents of Vanderbugh County. Goebel supports law enforcement, first responders, increased spending on road and bridge expansion and maintenance. He wholeheartedly supports the installation of fiber optic broadband to all Vanderburgh County residents, the improvements of Burdette Park and other quality of life projects. Goebel is proud of his record of being fiscally conservative while holding the line on taxes.
Mike added that he is grateful to former Commissioner Ben Shoulders for his 8 years of service, and Mike wishes Ben the very best as he enters his new position in the private sector.
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He was also named Football Coach of the Year at Mater Dei.
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has named Mike Goebel the 2022-2023 National Football Coach of the Year.
