Fredericksburg Native Seeks Gillespie County Treasurer Role

Christopher Wanner aims to leverage his business and project management experience to serve the community.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Christopher Wanner, a 52-year-old Fredericksburg native, is running for the position of Gillespie County Treasurer. Wanner has an extensive background in banking and project management, having worked at Hill Country Memorial Hospital for 20 years. He is confident that his skill set and community ties make him the ideal candidate to serve as the next county treasurer.

Why it matters

The county treasurer plays a crucial role in managing the county's finances and ensuring efficient operations. Wanner's experience in banking, accounting, and project management could bring valuable expertise to the position and help streamline processes for Gillespie County residents.

The details

Wanner was born in Fredericksburg in 1973 and has deep roots in the community. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School and Fredericksburg High School before studying Business Management at Austin Community College. Wanner's professional career began at Bank One (now Chase Bank) in 1992, where he worked his way up from teller to commercial teller and vault auditor. He later returned to Fredericksburg and spent 20 years at Hill Country Memorial Hospital, managing various departments and earning a project management certification.

  • Wanner was born in Fredericksburg, Texas in 1973.
  • He graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1991.
  • Wanner began his banking career at Bank One in 1992.
  • He worked at Hill Country Memorial Hospital for 20 years, starting in the late 1990s.
  • Wanner is running for the position of Gillespie County Treasurer in the upcoming election.

The players

Christopher Wanner

A 52-year-old Fredericksburg native with extensive experience in banking, project management, and hospital administration. He is running for the position of Gillespie County Treasurer.

Hill Country Memorial Hospital

The hospital where Wanner worked for 20 years, managing various departments and earning a project management certification.

Bank One (now Chase Bank)

The bank where Wanner began his career in 1992, starting as a teller and working his way up to commercial teller and vault auditor.

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What they’re saying

“I know that I am the best fit to serve as the next Gillespie County Treasurer because I have the skill set to understand both the operations and accounting areas, to maintain an efficient and productive department, to include looking for best practices from other areas all while avoiding any backlog of filing deadlines and other issues.”

— Christopher Wanner (fredericksburgstandard.com)

What’s next

Wanner will continue campaigning for the Gillespie County Treasurer position, with the election scheduled for later this year.

The takeaway

Wanner's extensive experience in banking, project management, and hospital administration, combined with his deep roots in the Fredericksburg community, make him a strong candidate for the Gillespie County Treasurer role. His focus on efficiency, best practices, and serving the community could bring valuable expertise to the position.