Tommy Rylander, his wife Brenda, and his kids Juniper and Basil have lived near the edge of Madison's northeast side for 15 years.

Prior to being elected to the County Board in 2024 and his current work with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Tommy worked in the legislative office of State Senator John Lehman.

As an avid paddler and hiker, Tommy is committed to pursuing solutions to the environmental problems that face Dane County and the 12th district.