Story highlights William G. Allman is the White House's chief curator

He will retire after nearly 40 years

(CNN) White House curator William G. Allman will retire on June 1, according to a White House statement issued from the East Wing on Tuesday.

After a career that spanned more than 40 years, Allman's departure will leave another key position open on the residence staff on the heels of chief usher Angella Reid's departure Friday. Residence staff positions are non-political. The office of the curator was created under first lady Jacqueline Kennedy.

"He had been considering his retirement since June 2016 but was kind enough to stay on through the transition. He leaves the White House with 42 years of federal service, 41 in the Curators Office -- almost 15 as curator -- and will be missed. We thank Bill for all of his dedicated service and wish him the very best in his retirement," East Wing communications director Stephanie Grisham said in a statement Tuesday.

His retirement was first reported by CNN on Saturday.

The curator works closely with the White House interior decorator and the Committee for the Preservation of the White House.

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