As we have been suspecting, the Pavilion will soon be looking for a new President (if they haven’t already found one), to replace the two co-presidents;

The Washington Pavilion said its President, Scott Petersen, has advised its Board of Trustees of his intent to step down as President in May.

What I find interesting about this ‘replacement’ is that my sources have been telling me some conflicting reports;

As the Washington Pavilion looks to its future, The Board of Trustees are soliciting the community’s suggestions regarding talented individuals in the greater Sioux Falls area who might be ready to serve in this great capacity and continue moving the Pavilion forward. Please share any names of potential candidates with Board Chair Angie Haft at the following email address boardchair@washingtonpavilion.org.

I find this tidbit interesting, because it seems they have already pegged the person, I also find it interesting because I have been told that the Pavilion would not be promoting from within, and were going to do a national search for the president (maybe they are doing both- but I wouldn’t count on it) either way, it will be someone well connected who will help raise money so the operations manager can continue to run the place like a dictator in his office behind backstage. Any future president will be a mere puppet, the board learned their lesson from Hoffman and Wood.

3 Thoughts on “Conflicting stories over at the Pavilion about the change of guard

  1. The D@ily Spin on February 3, 2016 at 8:22 pm said:

    Is there ever any good news about the pavilion? Isn’t it about time to back out from this losing proposition? Convert it into a city offices building instead of building a new building for 30 million or so. Actually, make it city hall and turn 9th & Main into sleeping quarters for unnecessary city official slots.

  2. The D@ily Spin on February 3, 2016 at 8:27 pm said:

    Post Huether and headed into bankruptcy, there’ll be lots of repurposing and reapportionment into county responsibility. It’s time to plan for state court reprisal and half the present budget.

  3. I don’t think it is a bad story, I just think they should pick a president that is strong and gives artistic direction, but also knows the arts.

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