Preservation Virginia Names Will Glasco as CEO
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Will Glasco, wglasco@preservationvirginia.org
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The longtime director of fundraising will now lead the organization as chief executive officer.
Richmond, Va. (November 1, 2024) – Preservation Virginia, the nation’s oldest statewide historic preservation organization, selected Will Glasco to be its next chief executive officer. On the staff of Preservation Virginia for 10 years, Glasco was selected following a national search led by Aspen Leadership Group.
“The Board of Trustees performed a thoughtful and extensive search for its next leader,” said Ronald L. Hurst, chair of Preservation Virginia. “We’re very pleased with this outcome and know that, with his extensive knowledge of our organization and its goals, Will Glasco will lead us into the future with much success.”
Growing up in Richmond, Virginia, Glasco has spent his 16-year career in history museums. After joining Preservation Virginia in 2014, he served as director of development and most recently as chief operating officer. Previously he was with the American Civil War Museum, and currently serves on several nonprofit and professional development boards, including Historic Turkey Run House, the Rural Plains Foundation and the Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives. A writing major, Glasco is now studying for a graduate degree in American History from Gettysburg College.
“I’m honored to be given the responsibility of stewarding this impactful organization into the future, and we have a lot planned in the coming years,” said Glasco. “Consulting on preservation issues, advocating for preservation policy and stewarding our six historic sites open to the public are top priorities.”
In December 2023, current CEO Elizabeth S. Kostelny announced her plans to retire. Kostelny has been with the organization since 1990, and her accomplishments include growing the archaeology program at Historic Jamestowne, expanding community engagement on historic preservation issues and leading the organization through several significant fundraising campaigns.
“With thoughtful input from community leaders, board members and the staff team, the mission of Preservation Virginia has grown exponentially in the last 20 years,” said Kostelny. “I’m confident in the board’s selection and know that Will Glasco will continue the important legacy we’ve worked so hard to build.”
Glasco begins his tenure as CEO in November 2024.
About Preservation Virginia
Preservation Virginia is a private, nonprofit organization seeking to inspire and engage the public in fostering, supporting and sustaining Virginia’s historic places through leadership in advocacy, education, revitalization and stewardship. The organization operates six historic sites open to the public- Bacon’s Castle, the John Marshall House, Cape Henry Lighthouse, Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown, Historic Jamestowne and Smith’s Fort- while being the statewide voice for historic preservation. Learn more at www.preservationvirginia.org.
