BREAKING NEWS: Leadership Changes at Civil War Trails, Culpeper Battlefields
Emerging Civil War’s longtime partner Civil War Trails is undergoing a change in leadership that will put a pair of familiar faces in new roles. Former Executive Director Drew Gruber has accepted a position as the new park manager for the Culpeper Battlefields State Park, which includes the Brandy Station and Cedar Mountain battlefields; taking his place at Civil War Trails will be new Executive Director Chris Brown.
Chris and Drew sat down with ECW’s Chris Mackowski to talk about the leadership transition and the plans they each have in their new roles.
Congratulations Drew and Chris – on all your work and efforts to date for Civil War Trails and Civil War history and stories, and on your movement into new leadership roles! I look forward to continuing to engage and work with you and your organizations as you transition into your new and key positions at Culpeper Battlefields State Park and Civil War Trails, respectively. Hoooahhh!
Blake, thank you. Your continued support, encouragement, and friendship have meant so much not only to me personally but to Trails. Your leadership in the field, esp. there at the BRCWRT and as a sponsor of Trails has helped engage countless thousands. We are thankful for you.
Drew, good luck with your new position.