Myrtle Beach assistant manager to depart this summer. Where will he go?

After nearly five years with the city, a top Myrtle Beach staffer is departing this summer.

Brian Tucker will end his role as assistant city manager at the end of June to serve as administrator of his native Lancaster County.

“I am excited and humbled to serve as the next county administrator of Lancaster County,” Tucker said in a statement. “Coming home to serve my family and friends is overwhelmingly surreal. While I am excited for this next chapter, I will always value the experiences and friendships I made during my time in Myrtle Beach.”

Before starting as Myrtle Beach’s assistant manager in September 2021, Tucker worked as Georgetown County’s director of economic development and president and CEO of the Georgetown County and North Augusta chambers of commerce.

The city touts downtown redevelopment, East of Kings redevelopment initiatives and advancing the Arts and Innovation District as key projects under Tucker’s tenure. He also oversaw city departments like Public Works, Construction Services, Capital Projects, Downtown Development, Planning and Zoning and the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

It’s unclear who will take Tucker’s place. Although Tucker is moving on as assistant city manager, Myrtle Beach City Council just voted to renew city manager Jonathan “Fox” Simons’ contract for another year without official review.

“Brian has been an important part of our leadership team and has helped move many transformational projects forward in Myrtle Beach,” said city manager Simons in a statement. “While we are sad to see him go, this is a tremendous opportunity for him and his family, and we are happy for him to return home to serve Lancaster County.”