CLAYTON, New York (September 18, 2015) – The Antique Boat Museum (ABM) announced today that Frederick “Fritz” H. Hager, the Museum’s
Executive Director since January 2012, has resigned his position effective
immediately.
Hager will remain with the museum in a consulting role
through the end of the year.
Rick W. Tague, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, said
“Fritz and the Board have thoughtful, professional difference of opinions
regarding the operational priorities and strategic direction of the ABM. As a
result, the Board made the decision to seek new leadership and Fritz agreed to
step aside as executive director.”
John C. MacLean, the ABM’s Executive Director from 2002
through 2010, will serve as interim executive director while the ABM conducts a
search for a permanent successor.