(from news release)
The National Association of County Engineers has named Stearns County Engineer Jodi Teich as the 2025 Urban County Engineer of the Year.
Teich was honored for outstanding leadership and for her efficient engineering management principles in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of public-works facilities.
The award was presented to her at the NACE Conference in Chicago.
During the May 19 meeting, the Stearns County commissioners recognized Teich’s achievements. They also reappointed her for another four-year term as county engineer, a position she has held since 2012.
Lyndon Colebrook-Robjent, the Carver County engineer and the president of the Minnesota County Engineers Association, spoke highly of Teich at the Stearns Board of Commissioners meeting.
“Jodi is recognized statewide for being a leader in public service and an expert in county engineering,” he said. “She has made significant contributions to transportation. She is a mentor to us all, as shown by those in the room. Jodi is an incredible asset to the entire county engineering profession.”
Wayne Sandberg, Washington County engineer and NACE secretary/treasurer, along with county engineers from Otter Tail, Pope and Benton counties, also attended the May 19 county board meeting.
Teich has served as president for both the Minnesota Transportation Alliance and MCEA, where she was also the organization’s first female officer. She is currently Minnesota’s state director on the NACE Board of Directors.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Teich has been a strong advocate for developing the next generation of engineers, regularly participating in high school and college outreach events and mentoring young professionals.
