Runyon Out at Providence Preservation Society
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Brent Runyon, the executive director of the Providence Preservation Society, is leaving the organization. In an announcement, the organization said, “after 9 years at the helm of Providence Preservation Society, Brent Runyon has decided to step aside and make way for a new Executive Director in 2023.”
“We look forward to ushering in this exciting new chapter and wish Brent the best in his next endeavor. The Search Committee will launch a search for the next Executive Director in the coming weeks. We look forward to attracting a thoughtful and growth-minded leader that excels in nurturing trust and collaboration across communities to ensure our continued organizational success,” stated PPS.
Over the decades, the group had been run by some titans of preservation like Antoinette Downing and Wendy Nicholas, but in recent years PPS has seen its revenue decline. According to its most recent 990 Tax documents, its annual budget declined from $1.1 million in 2019 to $549,000 in 2020.
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In a letter, Runyon wrote:
"When I moved to Rhode Island in 2013, I was excited and motivated. Not just for a new career opportunity as the Executive Director of Providence Preservation Society, but because of the community I had already begun to meet and the vibrancy of this city’s preservation efforts. Providence is an amazing place. Today, 9+ years later, I can say the relationships I’ve built through PPS and the work we’ve done together are among the greatest highlights of my career.
It is with this spirit of appreciation and inspiration that I am announcing I have decided to step aside from my position later this year.
We’ve done so much together in this near decade. Significant community impact is never easy – but with your engagement as a thoughtful preservation community, we’ve been steadfast.”
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