Tracy Elliott, who has served as executive director of AID Atlanta for five years, is stepping down.

Elliott's resignation was announced Monday by the organization's board of directors. His last day is June 29.

A search will be held for his successor. Until then, the agency will be co-led by Jon Santos, director of development; Nicole Roebuck, director of client services; and Neena Smith-Bankhead, director of education and volunteer services.

Elliott said the decision to leave was hard. "There comes a time when you just know that in order to be maximally effective you have to make a change," said Elliott, 51.

AID Atlanta, which observes its 30th anniversary this year,  is the largest AIDS service provider in the Southeast.