President Joe Biden’s personal aide, Stephen Goepfert, is leaving the White House for another role.

CNN reported on Tuesday that Goepfert is leaving for a role at the Transportation Department.

ā€œFrom the campaign to the White House, Stephen Goepfert has been by my side,ā€ Biden said in a statement.

He added, ā€œIn moments big, small, and extraordinary, he’s been a trusted and loyal confidant who everyone counts on and who always delivers. Jill and I will miss Stephen, but we’re proud that he will continue to serve the American people in his new role in the Biden-Harris administration as he continues his career in public service.ā€

Jacob Spreyer, who is now serving as the official White House receptionist, will reportedly take Goepfert’s place.

ā€œI have worked with and seen many body people over the years, Stephen is at the top,ā€ White House chief of staff Ron Klain said, as CNN reported.

He continued, ā€œIt’s a tough and grueling job, and no one has done it with the competence, kindness, and warmth that he has.ā€

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Steve Ricchetti, counselor to Biden, also told CNN, ā€œYou’re literally at the border of where the President’s privacy and public duties sit — you have to have the right touch and right skill center set.ā€

He explained that Goepfert had the ā€œability and the willingness to help the President navigate everything he did throughout the day. That ends up being a critical role.ā€

Additionally, Annie Tomasini, another aide, praised Goepfert.

ā€œYou name it, Stephen did it,ā€ Tomasini said, adding, ā€œI don’t think people can quite grasp the pressures on him.ā€

Biden’s office is not the only one that has experienced departures.

CNN noted last month that Vice President Kamala Harris’s office had seen a regular occurrence of exits since late 2021.