Ottawa County Press Release

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January 7, 2026

For Immediate Release

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Brian Dissette selected as Deputy Ottawa County Administrator

After wading through a pool of 54 applicants, Ottawa County Administrator Patrick Waterman announced today that Brian Dissette has been selected to serve as the next Deputy County Administrator.

"We are thrilled to have Brian join the Ottawa County Team," said Waterman. "He brings nearly 24 years of local government experience that will serve the residents well."

Brian Dissette offers extensive experience in local government and is currently the Berrien County Administrator, a position he has held since 2020. Prior to joining Berrien County, Brian spent nearly 12 years working as the City Manager of South Haven, plus two years as the Assistant City Manager. Earlier in his career, he served four years as the City Manager of Watervliet. 

Throughout his career, Brian has led and supported a range of regional collaboration efforts, including the creation of a regional recreation authority, refinements to a regional water and sewer authority, regional police services agreements, and multiple initiatives focused on economic development

Dissette earned his Master of Public Administration from Western Michigan University, where he also received his Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. 

Brian and his wife, Kelly, have three children. Outside of work and family life, they enjoy riding and racing mountain bikes and participating in a variety of outdoor sports.

"I have long admired Ottawa County’s commitment to quality governance, innovative service delivery, and organizational integrity," said Dissette. "I look forward to bringing my experience in county leadership, communication, cross-departmental management, and strategic planning to Ottawa."

The Deputy County Administrator contract is still being finalized and is expected to be reviewed at the January 27 Board of Commissioners meeting. Dissette is expected to begin his role on February 2.

Brian Dissette

Brian Dissette

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*Media Contact:*

Shannon Felgner, Communications Director
616-738-4672, [email protected]

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*Deputy County Administrator Job Description [ [link removed] ]*

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