Historical museum looking for new director

FINDLAY — The Hancock Historical Museum's Board of Trustees has announced a leadership transition and is currently seeking qualified applicants for the role of executive director. Sarah Foltz, who has served in the position since early 2024, will be stepping down on Aug. 8 to pursue a new opportunity as community engagement director at the Findlay-Hancock County Alliance. Her departure reflects a long-held professional goal to serve the community on a broader scale, and the board is proud to support her in this next chapter, according a news release. During her tenure, Foltz brought fresh energy and vision to the organization, launching impactful collaborations, expanding educational outreach and leading record-breaking fundraising events such as the 2024 Historic Barn Tour. Under her leadership, the museum saw student engagement grow from 4,000 to more than 9,000 annually. "Sarah's leadership has strengthened our museum and deepened our ties to the community," said Judge Alan Hackenberg, board president, in the release. "We are grateful for her many contributions and thrilled that she will continue to support the museum in a volunteer capacity." The museum is now seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to continue this momentum. As executive director, the selected candidate will represent one of the region's most comprehensive historical institutions, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Hancock County's rich heritage and inspiring future generations. Since its founding in 1970, the museum has grown into a vital community asset offering engaging exhibits, an expansive archive and artifact collection, and educational programming for all ages. Interested candidates are encouraged to learn more and apply by visiting www.hancockhistoricalmuseum.org by Aug. 25 to ensure consideration.