Oshkosh City Manger Mark Rohloff explains the new proposed transportation fee. July 9, 2019. PC: Fox 11 Online
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — After more than four decades of service in local government, Oshkosh’s city manager is calling it quits.
Officials announced Tuesday the retirement of City Manager Mark Rohloff, who has served as the chief executive and administrative officer for the city of Oshkosh since 2008.
“Serving as City Manager of Oshkosh for the last 16 years has been the honor of my career. I am grateful for the support of Council, the dedication of an outstanding city staff, and the welcoming spirit of the Oshkosh community,” Rohloff said in a news release. “This wonderful combination of support has enabled us to create an ambitious strategic plan and realize many worthwhile achievements for Oshkosh. We have a lot to be proud of.”
Oshkosh Mayor Matt Mugerauer said in a statement:
Today’s announcement of City Manager Mark Rohloff’s retirement marks the end of an era for the city of Oshkosh. After 16 years of exceptional service, I want to congratulate him on his distinguished career and thank him for his dedication to our city.
Under his leadership, we have seen remarkable growth and development, with numerous projects that have greatly improved the quality of life for our residents. Mark has been a guiding force in our community, always working tirelessly to ensure that our city runs smoothly and efficiently.
He has led with integrity, vision, and a steadfast commitment to public service, fostering a culture of excellence within our city government. On behalf of the entire city, I extend our deepest gratitude to Mark for his unwavering dedication and contributions.
Oshkosh is without a doubt a better place because of his leadership, and he will be greatly missed.
Rohloff’s career spans 41 years of service in local government. Prior to becoming Oshkosh’s city manager, he spent 11 years as Grand Chute’s town administrator and four years as Berlin’s city administrator, according to his LinkedIn profile. Rohloff also served as the assistant city manager for Rancho Palos Verdes in California for nearly three years.
“I see a bright future for Oshkosh, and I thank Council for allowing me the opportunity to have played a small part in shaping a successful path forward,” Rohloff said.
His retirement will be effective Jan. 3, 2025. Officials say the Oshkosh Common Council will work with the city’s Human Resources division to begin the process of finding Rohloff’s replacement.
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