After more than five years, the head of Mower County’s largest department is stepping down.

The county board accepted Mower County Health and Human Services Director Julie Stevermer’s resignation 4-0 during Tuesday morning’s meeting.  Board member Mike Ankeny was absent.

“Thank you for your years of service,” Commissioner Polly Glynn said, a sentiment echoed by the rest of the board.

Her last day will be Aug. 15.

Stevermer started in December 2008 after previously working at a children’s residential treatment center in St. Peter.