WINONA LAKE - Bruce Shaffner is seeking re-election to the Winona Lake Ward 3 seat.
Shaffner was selected during a caucus in September 2010 to fill the vacancy left by Jim Lancaster, who relocated for his job to the Netherlands.
Shaffner is president of Shaffner & Shaffner Enterprises Inc., doing business as Ramada Plaza and Bennigan's. He has been employed in the hospitality industry since 1973.
Shaffner also is president of Wagon Wheel Productions, doing business as Ramada Wagon Wheel Theatre.
Shaffner said, after serving on the council, he feels his contributions are making a difference.
He said he brings to the council 30 years of being a business owner in the community.
"The role of town council is to see that it runs like a business with all the checks and balances in place," Shaffner said.
He has served on the executive board of directors of Ramada International National Association.
He also previously served on the marketing and operations subcommittees for Ramada International National Association, and currently serves on the Franchise Advisory Board for Bennigan's.
He also serves on the Symphony of the Lakes board.
He previously held a position as a county council appointee to Kosciusko County/Warsaw Chamber of Commerce.
