Donald Hall Jr. to Succeed Evelyn Craft Belger as Nelson-Atkins Board Chair
Evelyn Craft Belger is wrapping up her four-year tenure as Chair of the Nelson-Atkins Board of Trustees and will move into the role of Vice Chair. The Board has unanimously appointed Donald Hall Jr., Executive Chairman of Hallmark Cards Inc., to take over her position. Hall joined the Board in 2016 and has led the Investment and Artistic Content and Educational Strategies Committee. Julián Zugazagoitia, the Director & CEO, commended Belger for her impactful leadership and expressed trust in Hall to maintain the museum's progress. Hall acknowledged the institution's essential role in the community and expressed his enthusiasm for continuing Belger's legacy.
Key facts
- Evelyn Craft Belger completes four-year term as Chair of Nelson-Atkins Board of Trustees.
- Belger transitions to Vice Chair.
- Donald Hall Jr. unanimously chosen as successor.
- Hall is Executive Chairman of Hallmark Cards Inc.
- Hall first elected to Board in 2016.
- Hall chaired Investment and Artistic Content and Educational Strategies Committee.
- Julián Zugazagoitia is Director & CEO of Nelson-Atkins.
- Hall emphasized the museum's important community role.
Entities
Institutions
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- Hallmark Cards Inc.
- Nelson-Atkins Board of Trustees
Locations
- Kansas City
- United States