The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (WCMFA) has appointed five new members to its Board of Trustees.
According to the museum, the new trustees bring with them expertise in business, law, healthcare, tourism, community development, and the arts.
“These new trustees strengthen the museum’s commitment to preserving its legacy while expanding its impact throughout the region,” said museum officials in a press release about the appointments of Jason M. Divelbiss, Nick Mohar-Schurz, Thomas B. Riford, Kathleen Su, and Bruce Wilder.
Divelbiss is a real estate and land-use attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience representing developers, builders, lenders, and commercial clients. Licensed in multiple states and before the United States Supreme Court, his practice focuses on complex real estate transactions, zoning, subdivision, financing, and land development.
Nick Mohar-Schurz combines international experience with a strong commitment to Washington County. Educated at Saint James School, Kenyon College, Middlebury College, and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, he has worked in international business and economic development before returning home. He now leads the adaptive reuse of Williamsport’s historic Rehoboth United Methodist Church into a boutique inn and restaurant while serving on several local nonprofit boards, including the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, the Washington County Historical Society, and the Community Free Clinic.
Thomas B. Riford brings decades of leadership in tourism, nonprofit management, marketing, communications, and public service. Most recently serving as Maryland’s Commerce Assistant Secretary overseeing Tourism, Film, and the Arts. Riford has spent his career championing Maryland’s cultural institutions and promoting heritage tourism. He is a decorated Marine Corps veteran, published historian, and longtime advocate for nonprofit organizations.
Kathleen Su brings a lifelong commitment to healthcare, education, athletics, and community service. After beginning her nursing career at NYU Medical Center, she later managed a successful medical practice in Hagerstown for 15 years. Her volunteer leadership includes service with Mercersburg Academy and the Community Action Council, and she currently works alongside local artist Allie Dattilio as a studio assistant.
Bruce Wilder is a lifelong Washington County resident. He has built a career as a craftsman, entrepreneur, photographer, and community volunteer. After a career in carpentry and custom homebuilding, he and his wife, bestselling author Nora Roberts, established several well-known businesses in Boonsboro, including Turn the Page Bookstore and the Inn Boonsboro. Wilder is also a photographer whose work has been exhibited at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and other regional venues.
“As the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts continues to expand its educational programming, exhibitions, and community partnerships, these new trustees will play an important role in helping shape the institution’s future while honoring its nearly century-long legacy,” said museum officials.
The Museum also recently recognized the passing of Dr. George Edward Manger Jr., whose many years of dedicated service as a member of the Board of Trustees reflected his deep commitment to the Washington County community and its cultural institutions.
Known throughout the region for his distinguished career as an obstetrician-gynecologist spanning more than four decades, Dr. Manger touched countless lives through compassionate medical care while generously giving his time and leadership to organizations that enriched the community beyond medicine.
“The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is profoundly grateful for Dr. Manger’s thoughtful guidance, steadfast support, and enduring belief in the importance of art and culture. His generosity, wisdom, and commitment helped strengthen the museum and will remain part of its legacy for years to come,” the museum said in their tribute.
