After years of dedicated service to Otter Tail County, Wayne Stein will retire as Auditor-Treasurer on March 31, 2025. Stein has served the county, ensuring financial oversight, election integrity, and property tax administration with dedicated professionalism.
During the March 25 Board of Commissioners meeting, Chair Wayne Johnson read a Minnesota Senate legislative acknowledgment resolution honoring Stein for his career in public service and congratulating him on his retirement.
Later, commissioners appointed Kris Vipond to serve as Interim Deputy Administrator and perform the duties of Auditor-Treasurer, effective April 1, 2025. Wayne Stein administered the oath of office to Vipond. Vipond, who has served as Otter Tail County’s Assistant Finance Director, brings an experienced understanding of county operations to the position.
Otter Tail County Administrator Nicole Hansen commented on the transition, stating, “Kris brings valuable experience and dedication to this role and we are confident in her ability to lead the department effectively during this transition period.”
Otter Tail County is in the process of hiring a Deputy Administrator in the coming months. Residents can stay updated on their county’s work by visiting ottertailcounty.gov.