Brown County of Minnesota

Mission Statement:

To perform professionally the statutory duties of the County Auditor-Treasurer with integrity, independence, and a spirit of technological innovation while emphasizing outstanding customer service, excellent public information, and efficiency.

The Auditor-Treasurer serves as:

• Chief financial and investment officer
• Chief election official
• Administrator of all aspects of property taxation as well as special assessments and ditch
• Liaison between 16 township boards, 7 city councils, 32 precincts, 8 school districts, and 4 neighboring counties with drainage issues
• Member of the County Board of Equalization, the County Canvassing Committee, County Extension Committee and various other committees, councils, and boards as appointed or directed by the County Board of Commissioners.

Auditor-Treasurer Staff

Auditor-Treasurer: Kelly Hotovec
Assistant Auditor-Treasurer: Amy Kral
Property Tax Specialist: Resa Harris
Property Maintenance & Drainage Specialist: Johanna Esser
Property Maintenance & Collections Specialist: Carmin Van Epps 
Financial Manager: Steven Rutscher
Financial Specialist: Traci Abrahamson
Financial Technician: Shawn Wilfahrt