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Bryan Ostler Appointed Deputy County Manager; Terri Lautt Named Director of Human Resources

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Posted on: October 12, 2017

Bryan Ostler has been appointed deputy county manager of Community Services, overseeing external departments, including the Adams County Animal Shelter, Community and Economic Development, Front Range Airport, Human Services, Parks and Open Space, and Public Works.

Ostler has more than 13 years of experience in the public sector and has been serving as interim deputy county manager since September 2016. Ostler joined Adams County in 2011 as director of Human Resources and previously worked as deputy town manager in Frederick and as a management analyst for the City of Westminster.

“Bryan has been tireless in his dedication and service to Adams County and its residents over the years,” said County Manager Raymond Gonzales. “He will be an excellent leader for our most visible departments that have the most interaction with our residents and businesses.”

In a corresponding move, Terri Lautt has been named director of the Human Resources Department. Lautt served as the department’s interim director since September 2016 before being appointed to the position permanently.

Lautt has worked for Adams County for 18 years and served for six years as deputy director of Human Resources. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Chadron State College, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wyoming, and obtained her Senior Professional Human Resources certification.

“Our Human Resources team serves more than 2,000 county employees, and during her time as interim director, Terri has proven to be an effective leader who gets things done for those employees,” said Gonzales. “Given Terri’s exceptional knowledge and experience, I’m thrilled to appoint her as director.”

During the past year as interim director, Lautt has provided guidance, support, and leadership to the Human Resources Department in online benefits open enrollment, 2018 benefits renewal, establishment of the Benefits Advisory Committee, 2018 pay plan recommendations, and a job description update project.

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Posted on: November 19, 2024

Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $12 Million in Open Space Grants

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $12 million in open space grants for 21 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the fall 2024 grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2024 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.

Dionne Stroter
Posted on: November 5, 2024

Adams County Appoints Dionne Stroter as Deputy County Manager

Adams County is proud to announce the appointment of Dionne Stroter as Deputy County Manager. A Colorado native with over 20 years of experience in public administration, Stroter brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for equity and community engagement to her new role.

Consul Mexico Visit
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Adams County Hosts Consul General of Mexico for Collaborative Lunch Meeting with Board of County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners and senior leadership welcomed the appointed Consul General of Mexico in Denver, Ambassador Pavel Melendez-Cruz, at a meet-and-greet lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 29. This meeting fostered an invaluable discussion on deepening partnerships to better serve Adams County’s growing Mexican community and enhance mutual collaboration across economic, social, and cultural initiatives.

Kristin Sullivan
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Adams County Appoints Kristin Sullivan as Deputy County Manager

Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Sullivan as Deputy County Manager. Sullivan brings 20 years of experience in local government and urban planning, including 11 years of prior service with Adams County, and is set to strengthen the county’s leadership team with her extensive knowledge and expertise.

Posted on: October 14, 2024

Commissioners’ Corner: Looking Back to Move Forward

By Emma Pinter, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners

When Adams County puts together our annual community report, teams across our departments pore over a year of successes, statistics, and stories to decide what should be included. We compare each moment side-by-side with our mission and vision and evaluate our accomplishments based on what matters most—the impact they had on the lives of our county’s residents.

Posted on: October 10, 2024

Behavioral Health Employers Need More Workers—Adams County Looking to Make the Connection

What: Behavioral Health Career Fair
Where: Front Range Community College Westminster Campus, Rocky Mountain Room, 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster
When: Friday, Oct. 11, 4–7 p.m.

Following the recommendations of the Adams County Behavioral Health Services and Supports Assessment: A Blueprint for Action, Adams County is addressing one of the barriers to behavioral health services: a lack of workforce.

Posted on: October 3, 2024

Colorado Air and Space Port Achieves National Airport Designation

Elevated Status in FAA Classification Positions Airport for Future Growth and Funding Opportunities

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is proud to announce its new designation as a National General Aviation Airport, the highest classification in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). This significant achievement reflects the airport's increasing activity, infrastructure, and regional importance in aviation.

David Fraser
Posted on: September 18, 2024

Adams County Appoints David Fraser as Interim County Manager

Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of David Fraser as the Interim County Manager. Fraser, a distinguished leader with three decades of experience in local government, will guide the county through this transitional period until Spring 2025, when the Board of County Commissioners will seek a permanent replacement.