Brant Kucera, city manager of Sisters, is resigning.

Kucera has accepted a position as city administrator in Ashland, Wisconsin, and will formally resign on Aug. 18, according to a news release from the city of Sisters. Kucera said the decision was made in part to be closer to his son, according to the release.

Kucera was hired as the city manager of Sisters last summer. Prior to moving to Sisters, he worked as the city manager of Cannon Beach. He also served as the borough manager of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and the city manager of Gladstone, Michigan before moving to Oregon, according to The Bulletin’s archives.

Sisters Mayor Chuck Ryan will work on a transition plan for the replacement of the city manager with the city council and staff, according to the release.