Society Hires Experienced Staff Member

Mary Bowlby

Mary Bowlby has been selected by the Lakewood Historical Society board of directors to manage several projects. A Tacoma resident, Bowlby had been managing the Tacoma Historical Society museum until it recently closed. Becky Huber, society president, said the board of directors was excited when it learned Bowlby would be available and agreed to hire her on an independent contractor basis for three months with an option to extend. Bowlby will work primarily on managing the museum’s collection and training docents as well as assessing and making recommendations on exhibits.

She has more than seven years experience in all phases of museum administration and has been recognized for exceptional ability in management, fundraising, writing, and special events. Bowlby’s practical experience includes almost two years as director of the Tacoma organization, a year as curatorial assistant at the Bremerton Naval Museum and a couple stints at the Working Waterfront Maritime Museum in Tacoma.