WATERFORD, VIRGINIA,  May 25, 2007-- The Waterford Foundation announced today that Nancy J. Doane will become the new Executive Director of the Waterford Foundation starting June 18.

"We are absolutely delighted that Nancy has accepted this position," said Kathleen Hughes, president of the Foundation. "She has served on the Board of Directors since 2000 in a variety of positions, including vice president and as an active member of the Land Use Committee, so she really knows how the Foundation works. In addition, Nancy has valuable career experience as staff assistant for Catoctin District Supervisor Sally Kurtz, with The Nature Conservancy and the federal government. We welcome Nancy with her energy, vision, and experience, especially as we rebuild the Old School auditorium and renovate the classroom building in the months ahead."

John J. Kornacki will step down as executive director at the end of this month. "Though I have valued my stay here at the foundation, I am first-off, a college teacher," said Kornacki. The Board of Directors of the Foundation wishes him well as he returns to George Washington University and new academic duties there. "John has helped us a great deal to set important priorities for our long-term future," Hughes said.

Nancy Doane will resign from the Loudoun County Planning Commission effective August 1.

The Waterford Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to preserving the historic buildings and open spaces of the National Historic Landmark District of Waterford, Virginia. The Foundation strives to increase public knowledge of life and work in an early American rural community through education. The Waterford Foundation is supported through grants, donor contributions and proceeds from the annual Waterford Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit.   

For further information, contact the Waterford Foundation at 540-882-3018 or consult our website, www.waterfordva.org.