The executive director of the United Way of Butler County will resign from her position to run for county commissioner in 2015.

Leslie Osche announced today in an e-mail she will be stepping down for her campaign.

“We are on the threshold one of the most exciting and prosperous eras for our county with Marcellus Shale development, growth in manufacturing and the rebirth of a region,” Osche said. Osche, who has been executive director since June 2001, will resign effective Wednesday.

Kierston Hobaugh, current director for results and performance at the United Way, will be interim director.

“We are excited about the future for United Way and for our county,” said Joshua Fye, chairman of the United Way board.

Osche is the third Republican to run for one of two nominations for county commissioner.

Former Jury Commissioner Larry Thompson of Oakland Township and Lisa Metcalfe of Cranberry Township, daughter of state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, previously announced their candidacies.