The 10 Republican candidates for Butler County commissioner have responded to questions asked by the Butler Eagle.

Here are their complete answers to these questions.

They are vying for their party's nomination in the May 19 primary. Republican voters will vote for two candidates.

Age: 55Residence: ProspectProfessional experience: Works as a retail merchandiser for ScottsMiracle-Gro and has a background in branding and product positioning for technology-focused consulting companiesPolitical experience: Has been the mayor of Prospect since 2002, serves as delegate to the Butler County Tax Collection CommitteeOther information: Member of the Rotary Club of Portersville-Prospect, earned associate degree in visual communications from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh<a href="http://www.butlereagle.com/article/20150509/NEWS01/705089891/-1/News01" target="_blank">Read Butler's responses</a>

Age: 52Residence: Adams TownshipProfessional experience: Co-owns a commercial construction company with her husbandPolitical experience: Serves as administrative assistant to Commissioner Bill McCarrier; has served on the Mars School Board, where she was president of the board for four years; was vice president of the Midwestern Intermediate Unit board of directorsOther information: Was awarded the 2004 Pennsylvania School Board Association's Lifetime Achievement award, was the 2009 Commonwealth Education Organizations' Woman of Character Award, serves on the Butler County Community College board of trustees<a href="http://www.butlereagle.com/article/20150509/NEWS01/705089907/-1/News01" target="_blank">Read Geyer's responses</a>

Age: 60Residence: Butler TownshipProfessional experience: Real estate agent and owner of Keffalas Real Estate in Penn Township, part-time instructor at Butler County Community CollegePolitical experience: Finishing first term as a member of the Butler School BoardOther information: Treasurer of the Butler County Association of Realtors, member of the Joint Operating Committee of the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School, 1972 graduate of Butler High School, earned bachelor's degree in finance from Penn State University<a href="http://www.butlereagle.com/article/20150509/NEWS01/705089897/-1/News01" target="_blank">Read Keffalas's responses</a>

Age: 54Residence: Clay TownshipProfessional experience: Receiving manager at the Boscov's Store at the Clearview Mall in Center Township, former manager for the Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania/AmeriNet Central of WarrendaleOther information: Author of the book “Til Debt Do Us Part,” a financial guide for homeowners and those in debt; former equipment operator for Allegheny County; former officer and board member for the Avalon Volunteer Fire Company in Allegheny County<a href="http://www.butlereagle.com/article/20150509/NEWS01/705089911/-1/News01" target="_blank">Read Lux's responses</a>

Age: 28Residence: Cranberry TownshipProfessional experience: Works for the PharmBlue national specialty pharmacy office in Cranberry Township and travels nationally and internationally for her jobPolitical experience: Has volunteered on campaigns and in the legislative office of state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, R-12th, who is her father, since she was 11Other information: 2004 graduate of Seneca Valley High School, earned bachelor's degree from Duquesne University and a master's in business administration from Point Park University<a href="http://www.butlereagle.com/article/20150509/NEWS01/705089903/-1/News01" target="_blank">Read Metcalfe's responses</a>

Age: 42Residence: Cranberry TownshipProfessional experience: Corporal with the Cranberry Township Police Department, where he has served for the past 16 years; worked for the Housing Authority of the City of PittsburghOther information: Member of the Butler County Criminal Justice Advisory Board, treasurer of the Butler County Fraternal Order of Police, member of the state Attorney General's Drug Task Force and the county District Attorney's DUI Task Force, active member of St. Ferdinand Roman Catholic Church Parish in Cranberry, earned a bachelor's degree from Duquesne University and a master's degree in organizational leadership from Geneva College<a href="http://www.butlereagle.com/article/20150509/NEWS01/705089913/-1/News01" target="_blank">Read O'Neill's responses</a>

Age: 50Residence: Butler TownshipProfessional experience: Before announcing her candidacy, she had been executive director of the United Way of Butler County since 2001; served as chairman of the United Way of Pennsylvania; has also worked for Lifesteps, St. Barnabas Health System, the Butler County Chamber of Commerce and Three Rivers Arts FestivalOther information: 1982 graduate of Butler High School, earned bachelor's degree in journalism from Duquesne University<a href="http://www.butlereagle.com/article/20150509/NEWS01/705089905/-1/News01" target="_blank">Read Osche's responses</a>

Age: 59Residence: ButlerProfessional experience: Treasurer for the City of Butler since 2012, worked in supply chain management for PPG Industries in PittsburghPolitical experience: President of the Butler County Council of Governments; Harmony councilman from 1998 to 2010, serving as council president for 10 of those yearsOther information: Recognized as the 2008 Pennsylvania Borough Councilman of the Year, earned bachelor's degree in computer science from Pennsylvania State University and a master's in business administration from the University of Evansville in Indiana.<a href="http://www.butlereagle.com/article/20150509/NEWS01/705089893/-1/News01" target="_blank">Read Smith's responses</a>

Age: 61Residence: Oakland TownshipProfessional experience: Former Butler County jury commissioner; former county deputy register of wills/clerk of orphans court; worked for Armco/AK Steel Butler Works, where he retired as a special tester in the magnetics lab after 31 years with the companyPolitical experience: Former Butler School Board member, served as a Center Township supervisor, was a township committeeman and a GOP state committee member representing Butler CountyOther information: Was president of the Pennsylvania State Association of Jury Commissioners, served in the U.S. Air Force from 1971 to 1974 and then the Air Force reserves from 1975 to 1991, 1971 graduate of Butler High School, earned associate degree in criminology from Butler County Community College<a href="http://www.butlereagle.com/article/20150509/NEWS01/705089887/-1/News01" target="_blank">Read Thompson's responses</a>

Age: 32Residence: Penn TownshipProfessional experience: Second-generation owner of the Hardwood Cafe in Penn Township, decorated U.S. Air Force veteran who received the Bronze Star for valor during Operation Iraqi FreedomPolitical experience: While in the Air Force, he served as a government liaison and budgeting specialist who worked with local and state government officialsOther information: 2001 graduate of Knoch High School, earned bachelor's degree in finance and economics from Duquesne University<a href="http://www.butlereagle.com/article/20150509/NEWS01/705089899/-1/News01" target="_new">Read Trainor's responses</a>