He announced his upcoming retirement at a public meeting on April 1, on the 22nd anniversary of his being appointed to the manager’s position.
Oakwood said in a release that Klopsch first joined the city’s staff on Nov. 2, 1992 as City Engineer. He was promoted to Director of Engineering and Public Works in 2000 and was appointed City Manager on April 1, 2002, the city said.
“I moved to Oakwood five months before joining city staff and have thoroughly enjoyed both living in and working for this wonderful community over so many years,” Klopsch said in a released statement. “I look forward to continuing to lead city staff and to completing several important public projects over my final months as city manager.”
Klopsch replaced Mike Kelly, who in 1993 succeeded David Foell after he served 30 years, according to the city.
Before joining Oakwood, Klopsch worked at LJB Engineers, a local civil engineering firm, and earlier served five years as an officer in the U.S. Army.
