Demong, 41, will remain a member of the USA Nordic Sport Board of Directors and will act as an adviser to the executive committee during the transition. The board has already begun a search for the organization’s next leader.

“After six years I am excited that USA Nordic has a stable foundation and looking forward to continuing to contribute through my work as a board member and volunteering in various roles,” Demong wrote in a text. “Personally, I want to focus more on bigger picture things to ensure that the United States has a bright future in all sports.”

Demong, a 2010 Olympic gold and silver medalist in Nordic combined, joined USA Nordic Sport in May 2016. During his tenure, he served through two Olympic Winter Games and three World Championships.

“Billy recently informed the USANS Executive Committee of his desire to step down from his role as executive director following the Beijing Olympics,” Board of Directors Chairman Tom Bickner said in a statement. “Billy has provided strong leadership, guiding the organization through its growth from representing one discipline to now four. He leaves a strong foundation from which to build. Originally, Billy agreed to assume the executive director role for two years.

“We are pleased that he stayed in the position for six years and that he will continue his close involvement with USANS to assist with our vision, strategy, partnerships, and networking priorities over time. He has engaged and inspired our community, giving us some meaningful momentum that will carry forward.”

While executive director, Demong oversaw the transition of the organization from USA Ski Jumping to USA Nordic; the addition of programs for men’s and women’s Nordic combined and women’s ski jumping; significant growth of the coaching staff; and the addition of key personnel in finance, communications, partnership and sponsor fulfillment.

“While I look forward to a new career challenge, I know that I have made significant contributions to setting USANS up for continued success,” Demong said in a statement. “It’s time for some new ideas to cement the foundation for American Nordic combined and ski jumping that we have built together. I am excited to assist with a smooth transition, which is already in process, and to stay involved as a member of the board. I am proud of my accomplishments over the past six years, and believe that the future for USANS is bright.”

Demong said he will be in attendance for the International Ski Federation Continental Cup for ski jumping and Nordic combined on March 25 and 26 in Lake Placid.