Trevor Jones, who labored aggressively to digitize Nebraska historic data and made different main modifications on the state’s premier historic group, is leaving this summer time.
Jones, who’s CEO and government director of Historical past Nebraska, departs his publish July 1.
Among the many many modifications throughout Jones’ tenure was the identify of the group. It beforehand had been often known as the Nebraska State Historic Society. The group is an an impartial Nebraska state company that’s ruled by a 15-member board of trustees.
A significant battle that erupted throughout Jones’ tenure centered on the right way to spend donations, with Jones emphasizing a digital transformation of data. The acrimony grew to become so intense that Historical past Nebraska shaped its personal basis, impartial of the Nebraska State Historic Society Basis. Jones additionally was criticized for requiring frequent efficiency evaluations.
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Whereas he was criticized, he was additionally supported by board members who stated Jones had enacted much-needed modifications that led to elevated use by the general public and improved revenues.
David Levy, president of the board, introduced Jones’ departure in an announcement Wednesday afternoon. He stated Jones can be spending time with household touring and exploring.
Neither Jones nor Levy could possibly be reached for remark. Within the assertion, Levy stated the board would meet to find out subsequent steps.
Jones got here to the group in Might 2016.
Previous to main Historical past Nebraska, Jones managed the Historic Assets division on the Kentucky Historic Society.
Historical past Nebraska employs greater than 75 workers and manages seven historic websites and greater than 30 buildings and properties.
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