On July 14, Scottsdale’s Museum of the West announced a succession plan for its founding director, while the Arizona Historical Society announced the departure of its executive director.
W. James Burns has been named to the new role of executive director of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, leaving the state historical society after three years.
Jim Bruner, board chairman of Scottsdale Museum of the West Inc., announced the unveiling of a phased succession plan for its founding director and chief executive officer, Mike Fox.