Preservation Worcester executive director to retire
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Deborah Packard will retire this summer after a 21-year career with Preservation Worcester.
Deborah Packard, the long-time leader of Preservation Worcester, will retire from her role as executive director this summer.
Packard’s retirement will put a period on her 21-year tenure with the Worcester nonprofit advocating to conserve the city’s historic buildings. Packard and Preservation Worcester have been hugely influential in the development and redevelopment of buildings in the city, as the nonprofit has input over proposed projects in historic buildings. The nonprofit is partnered with the City of Worcester’s Historical Commission on an awards program to highlight historic preservation projects in the city.
Throughout her time at Preservation Worcester, Packard’s guidance has been pivotal in shaping the organization to what it is today, said Stuart Sadick, president of its board, in a Thursday press release from the nonprofit.
“Deb’s commitment to the organization has been profound and appreciated – by me as the board president, by the board, by our many faithful, dedicated members and donors, and by the community,” he said in the release.
Preservation Worcester is forming a search committee to select Packard’s successor. Packard will stay on board to support a smooth leadership transition.
“While these are very big shoes to fill, Deb has built an exceptionally strong foundation upon which Preservation Worcester can reach for its next level of impact,” Sadick said.
In fiscal 2023, Preservation Worcester generated $337,412 in revenue with $2.70 million in assets, according to nonprofit financial tracker GuideStar.
Mica Kanner-Mascolo is a staff writer at Worcester Business Journal, who primarily covers the healthcare and diversity, equity, and inclusion industries.
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