Watertown CVB Executive Director leaves for new position

June 28, 2021
Mike Tanner

WATERTOWN, S.D.–The Executive Director of Watertown’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has left that position to join a new real estate office that’s opening downtown.

Julie Knutson (pictured) has joined Prevail Realty LLC, which will open their new office in The Lofts this summer.

Knutson is also a former General Manager of the Watertown Mall.

Joining her as partners are Jesse Kiihl and Mindy Craig.

A news release says the partners, “are looking forward to offering Watertown a unique combination of business experience and expertise in such areas as construction, commercial and residential sales, leasing and investment properties.”