The head of regional think tank Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress will step down to take a position with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. Adam Bosch’s departure was announced in a press statement last week.

Established in 1965, Pattern has provided generations of elected officials, business and nonprofit leaders with data-driven analyses and policy prescriptions on population trends, economic development and other issues impacting the Hudson Valley. The nonprofit’s work has emphasized enhanced cooperation between local governments and a regional approach to issues like homelessness, declining public school enrollment and criminal justice. Locally, Pattern for Progress has partnered with Ulster County and the City of Kingston to produce reports and explore solutions to issues like vacant buildings, housing affordability and food insecurity.

Bosch, a former reporter for the Times Herald-Record, joined Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress as a researcher in 2012 before leaving for a post in the communications department at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. He rejoined the think tank as president and CEO in 2022. Bosch is set to return to DEP in what the press statement called a “senior leadership role.”

In the statement, Pattern board Chairwoman Mary Beth Bianconi credited Bosch with “ground-breaking research and robust communication” and with developing a broader audience and wider recognition for the think tank’s efforts.

“When we consider Pattern’s goals, we focus on moving the dial, being an honest broker, and examining topics that are regionally significant,” Bianconi wrote. “Adam exceeded all expectations with respect to advancing Pattern’s mission.”

Pattern Vice President for Operations Robin DeGroat will handle day-to-day running of the organization while the board conducts a search for a new President and CEO. Bosch will remain as a special advisor during the transition period.

“I am proud that our work drove zoning and regional development decisions, influenced state programs on infrastructure and childcare and completely reshaped the regional conversation about housing,” Bosch wrote in the statement. “There are few nonprofits like Pattern in the United States. The Hudson Valley is fortunate to have an organization the provides objective research, develops strategic planning and convenes the region around issues that genuinely affect our quality of life.”