Local leader in economic development recognized

james-otterstein

A local leader in economic development is being widely recognized for excellence.  Rock County Economic Development Manager James Ottestein has been awarded the 2021 Frederick C. Pearce Award by the Wisconsin Economic Development Association.  The award was established in 1985 to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of economic development in Wisconsin.  Otterstein was also named one of the top 50-economic development officials in North America in 2018 by a national consulting firm.  Otterstein has managed Rock County’s economic development efforts for more than two decades.