At the April 1, 2024 public meeting, City Manager Norbert Klopsch informed Oakwood City Council of his intent to retire in November 2024, culminating a 32-year career with the city.
Mr. Klopsch joined the city staff on November 2, 1992 as City Engineer. In 2000, he was promoted to Director of Engineering and Public Works, and on April 1, 2002, Mr. Klopsch was appointed City Manager. Prior to joining Oakwood staff, Mr. Klopsch worked at LJB Engineers, a local civil engineering firm, and before that he served five years as an officer in the United States Army.
“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”, said Norbert Klopsch. “I look forward to continuing to lead city staff and to completing several important public projects over my final months as City Manager.”