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July 22, 2025

City of Lynnwood

Wolters

The city of Lynnwood named Ben Wolters director of the Development and Business Services Department. He is taking over this role from David Kleitsch, who will retired after nearly 25 years of service to the city of Lynnwood this fall. Wolters has served in executive and managerial roles with the cities of Lynnwood, Kent, Renton and Seattle. He currently serves as the Economic Development manager for the city of Lynnwood and was instrumental in the formation of Lynnwood's Development and Business Services Department and the Economic Development division, leading the redevelopment of Lynnwood City Center, renewing the city's tourism and business marketing, and building a small business support program through partnerships. Wolters has also served as a volunteer in the region with the Housing Development Consortium, Seattle Jobs Initiative, Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound, and the Urban Land Institute's Technical Assistance Panel program. He is a graduate of Oregon State University and holds a master's degree in international economics from the University of Denver. He is certified as an Economic Development Finance Professional by the National Development Council and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.




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