PROVIDENCE – George W. Born, who took over in June as executive director of the Providence Preservation Society, “has decided to leave PPS pursue other interests,” the nonprofit said.
Victoria “Vicki” Veh – who last year served as interim executive director from Jack Gold’s departure in January through the search Born’s selection and arrival last spring (READ MORE) – will resume that post effective Feb. 23.
“This will be a seamless transition,” board President Oliver H.L. Bennett said in a statement this afternoon. “Vicki will pick up where she left off in June.” Information about the search for a permanent successor will “be forthcoming, following board deliberations in the next several months,” he added.
Born – a Brown University graduate who came to PPS from a similar position in Key West, at the Historic Florida Keys Foundation (READ MORE) – told the nonprofit that he intends to resume his graduate studies in historic preservation.
“I am very sorry to be leaving after such a short tenure in this important job,” he said. “The next executive director will be fortunate to work with an outstanding organization in a city that treasures its extraordinary historically preserved structures.”
Bennett stressed that, “while we are surprised – and a bit disappointed – at George’s decision, we are in an excellent position to attract new leadership. PPS has never been stronger or more focused on our mission.
“Our 37-member board includes prominent members of Providence’s business, legal, arts, education and historic-preservation communities,” he added. “This is a group dedicated to the continuing success of PPS, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006 and has for the past five decades played a critical role in the revitalization and restoration of the city’s unique historic properties.”
In recent years, under Born and his predecessors, the nonprofit has worked diligently to forge a stronger relationship with city officials, the board president added. “The mayor and his staff have been excellent partners to PPS,” he said. “Our signature events in recent years have benefited from this important collaboration.”
Bennett described Veh as “a hands-on assistant treasurer and capable manager who has the trust and respect of her fellow board members and the entire staff.” The nonprofit’s assistant treasurer, and a member of the PPS board since 2002, she is also a graduate student in arts administration at Boston University.
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“PPS has long been a significant contributor to the ongoing preservation and development of our remarkable city,” said Veh. “I am happy to be of service to its mission in ensuring the continuation of its activities throughout the winter and spring.”
The Providence Preservation Society, a local nonprofit founded in 1956, “dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life in the city of Providence through historic preservation and the enhancement of the built environment.” Additional information about the PPS and its programs is available at www.ppsri.org.
