Emerging executive
In May Danny Boy O’Connor announced that with the hiring of Ashley Beck he would step down from his role as executive director of the museum and into a new role as founder. As the new executive director, Beck will guide the museum into a new chapter and shares a vision with O’Connor to expand the opportunities and programs offered at the museum.
“The future plans are to continue the mission and the preservation of the museum and S.E. Hinton’s book,” Beck says. “This gives us the ability to continue this legacy and as we look toward the future, we have big plans in place, some of which will be expanding our programming, providing more educational opportunities and leaving a larger impact on the…..