Heather Kowalski appointed executive director.

Nathaniel Sheidley, Ph.D. appointed executive director.
Susan Bennett appointed executive director.
Jan Crocker appointed Senior Exhibit Content Developer.
Jonathan L. Fairbanks has announced his retirement. The board has named him Senior Research Associate and Director Emeritus. Deputy Director, Denise Lebica, will serve as Interim Director while a national search is conducted to fill the position of Executive Director.
Pieter Roos appointed executive director.
Catherine Allgor, Ph.D. appointed president.
Kate Viens promoted to director of research.
Trish Palao appointed marketing and communications manager.
Kathy Becvar appointed director of development and marketing; Robert Caron appointed visitor services and volunteer coordinator; Emma Sieh appointed collections and exhibits coordinator; and Kate Webber appointed director of education and outreach.
Christopher Gasiorek appointed vice president for watercraft preservation and programs.

James P. Russell appointed executive director starting September 5, 2017.
Heather A. Riggs promoted to director of administration.
Meg Winikates promoted to director of engagement.
Linda Marshall appointed executive director.
Ann Marie Willer appointed director of preservation services.

Longtime director Jane Williamson has announced her retirement.

Dina Deitsch appointed director and chief curator.
Barbara Palmer appointed associate director for museum budget and operations.