Essex Heritage Welcomes New President, Commissioners, Trustees

MARBLEHEAD, MA — The Essex National Heritage Commission welcomed David Read as its new president, as well as new commissioners and trustees, at its annual meeting earlier this month.

The North Shore nonprofit's meeting was held remotely for the first time this year due to the coronavirus health crisis.

"Usually our annual meetings take place at special sites around the country and give attendees a chance to explore new and unique places," Essex Heritage CEO Annie Harris said. "In this virstual format, we still wanted our partners, colleagues and community leaders to be able to connect with one another as we highlight and recognize so much that has happened in the heritage area."

The Essex Heritage develops programs that enhance, preserve and encourage recreation, education, conservation and interpretation projects on the North Shore, including the 34 cities and towns of Essex County.

Read succeeds Polly Brown as president of the Board of Trustees.

The commission also welcomed two new trustees and eight new commissioners.

"Our Trustees and Commissioners serve an important role as ambassadors and advocates for this region," Harris said. "Essex Heritage is pleased to welcome the new trustees and commissioners, and we're grateful for their leadership and support in promoting regional cooperation in Essex County."

The new trustees are: Karen Andreas, of the North of Boston Media Group, and Patrick DeIulis, of DeIulis Brothers Construction.

The new commissioners are: Laura Assade, Director of Constituent Service and Latino Affairs Coordinator & LGBTQ Liaison for the Office of Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, Nathan Baez, Andover Breadloaf & Elevated Thought, Walter Beebe Center, owner of Essex Restorations, Nate Bryant, President of North Shore Community College, Doug DeAngelis, Greenbelt Trustee, Beth Isler, former member of the Swampscott Planning Board, Charles Lincicum, North Shore Nature & Recreation advocate and volunteer and Donecca Thurston, Director of Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts.

More on Essex Heritage can be found here.