Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) today announced Adrianne Utter as its new Project Manager, effective Monday, August 18, 2025. Utter’s hire follows Gloria Blauvelt moving to the Business Development Team in June of this year.

As a member of the Project Management Team, Utter will serve counties in the southern-most part of the region: Adams, Gallia, Highland, Lawrence, Scioto, and Vinton. Blauvelt will continue to serve Jackson, Pike, and Ross counties.

“I’m excited to bring my passion for building strong community and business relationships to OhioSE, along with my experience in fostering partnerships, creating strategic initiatives, and connecting organizations with the resources they need to grow,” said Utter.

A graduate of The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business with a degree in Business Administration and a specialization in Marketing, Utter has served as President and CEO of the Brown County Chamber of Commerce and most recently as Community Engagement Coordinator for the Adams County Regional Medical Center. Active in local organizations, she is a member of the Brown County Cattlemen’s Association, Mt. Orab Lions Club, and Brown County Farm Bureau.

“I look forward to contributing to OhioSE’s mission of advancing economic development across the Appalachian region and helping to create meaningful opportunities that have a lasting impact on businesses, communities, and families in southern Ohio,” she said.

As a Project Manager, Utter will work directly with companies across the region, listening to their needs and aligning their opportunities for growth with state, regional, and local incentives.

“We are excited to welcome Adrianne to the team as a Project Manager,” said Matt Abbott, OhioSE President and CEO. “Her understanding of the region and passion for serving its communities will serve her well in this role. We have no doubts she will become an outstanding member of our team.”

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Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) is the JobsOhio Network Partner for southern, eastern, and southeastern Ohio, providing economic development work and resources in 25 rural counties. Geographically the largest of the seven regions across the state, OhioSE partners closely with regional development districts, local economic development offices, state agencies, and other entities to expand, retain, and attract businesses in the counties they serve.