Ramsey County names deputy manager, reorganizes services
Ramsey County appointed CFO Alex Kotze as deputy county manager and chief operating officer effective Dec. 1, 2025, and outlined an internal restructuring that creates an Operations Service Team and sunsets the Strategic Team and Information and Public Records Service Team as of Jan. 1. Kotze, who has overseen the county’s $870 million budget since 2020 and previously served as interim deputy for Health and Wellness, will lead strategy for property management, finance and information services as the county streamlines operations.
📌 Key Facts
- Appointee: Alex Kotze, currently Ramsey County CFO since 2020; start date Dec. 1, 2025
- County restructuring takes effect Jan. 1, reducing the Health & Wellness Service Team and sunsetting Strategic and Information & Public Records teams
- New Operations Service Team will support property management, finance and information services; County Manager Ling Becker cited efficiency and resident‑centered service