Christopher Leahy Named The Mariners' Museum's Vice President of Finance and Administration

For Immediate Release

Christopher Leahy Named The Mariners' Museum's Vice President of Finance and Administration

Newport News, Va.-Timothy J. Sullivan, President and CEO of The Mariners' Museum, is pleased to welcome Christopher Leahy as the new vice president for finance and administration. Mr. Leahy will oversee the accounting, information technology, and human resources departments of America's National Maritime Museum.

"The Mariners' Museum is a thriving, ever changing institution and a unique jewel for Newport News and Hampton Roads." Sullivan said. "I have every confidence that with his experience in the museum world, Chris is well prepared to play a major role in the continued success of the Museum and we look forward to having him as a brilliant addition to the staff."

Leahy has experience in finance administration with a diverse background of organizations, including the United States Army, CALIBRE Systems, Inc., in Alexandria, Virginia and the Phillips Collection and Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art and Design in Washington D.C.

"I feel very fortunate to have this opportunity to join the staff of The Mariners' Museum as we capitalize on great ground work to reach and expand our audiences," said Leahy.

Mr. Leahy will also be responsible for the protection services, visitor services, and facilities management areas of the Museum.

For more information:
Contact: Amy Richie, Public Relations Director
(757) 591-7738 or (800) 581-7245
E-mail: pr@MarinersMuseum.org

The Mariners' Museum, an educational, non-profit institution accredited by the American Association of Museums, preserves and interprets maritime history through an international collection of ship models, figureheads, paintings and other maritime artifacts. The museum is open from 10 A.M. until 5 P.M. Monday through Saturday, and 12 to 5 P.M. Sunday. It will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For information, visit www.marinersmuseum.org, call (757) 596-2222 or (800) 581-7245, or write to The Mariners' Museum, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606.

The Mariners' Museum and The South Street Seaport Museum of New York City are partners in America's National Maritime Museum, an innovative alliance recognized by an act of Congress in June 1998 to share collections, exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and other endeavors.