Mesa County Administrator Todd Hollenbeck received the “Rising Star Award” from the Association of Colorado County Administrators.

Hollenbeck, who has been with Mesa County for 25 years, was presented the award at the association’s winter conference Dec. 2.

According to a Mesa County press release, the award honors someone who “strengthens county operations, leads with integrity, advances strategic goals, and delivers meaningful improvements for the community.”

Hollenbeck assumed the role of county administrator at the beginning of 2025 following the retirement of Pete Baier.

“Todd leads with steadiness, integrity and a clear commitment to public service,” said Chairman of the Board of Mesa County Commissioners Cody Davis. “His strategic approach has strengthened how we deliver service

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