(KNZA)--Brown County Road and Bridge Superintendent Jerry Hisle is retiring at the end of the year after 29 years with the county.

The Brown County Commission accepted Hisle's retirement during its meeting Monday and discussed plans for transitioning to new leadership.

County employee Josh Link will move into a foreman and superintendent-in-training role beginning Monday, earning $27 an hour.

Following Hisle's retirement on December 31st, Link will serve as interim Road and Bridge Superintendent for 90 days.

In other business, commissioners approved OneDigital as the county's health insurance broker for 2027 following a lengthy discussion.

The motion passed 2-to-1, with Commissioners Richard Tesoriero and William Pollock voting in favor and Commissioner Lucas Heinen opposed. Heinen said he felt other health insurance options were available.