Washington, D.C. – The National Archives Foundation, the nonprofit partner of the National Archives and Records Administration, announces the election of four new members to its Board of Directors:
- public policy expert David Don;
- creative director Arem Duplessis;
- multinational litigator Andrew Enschedé; and
- entrepreneur and developer George Levan.
Additionally, the Foundation welcomes back two returning board members:
- historian and author Marilyn Wood Hill; and
- civics advocate and educator Lucinda Robb.
“The board is excited to welcome a remarkable group of new and returning members,” said Rodney E. Slater, Chair and President of the Board. “As we continue our preparations for the 250th celebration and support the National Archives, the expertise and passion of these individuals will enhance our efforts and position the Foundation for continued success.”
David Don serves as Senior Vice President for Public Policy at Comcast Corporation. He is responsible for developing and implementing the company’s strategies before federal and state governments. David has worked extensively on public policy and spectrum allocation for over 25 years, and he often represents Comcast in public fora examining the most relevant issues of the day.
Arem Duplessis is an Emmy-winning Global Creative Director in Marketing Communications at Apple. Prior to Apple, he served as the Design Director of The New York Times Magazine where his department was named Design Team of the Year for 3 consecutive years by the Art Director’s Club. During his tenure at GQ Magazine, he commissioned and partnered with Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones on the development of the typeface GQ Gotham. Later shortened to Gotham, it became one of the most recognizable typefaces of a generation.
Andrew Enschedé is a partner with Potomac Law Group PLLC where he focuses on policyholder insurance coverage issues, including major insurance coverage disputes as well as negotiating and writing manuscript insurance policies. His representations have included multinationals in the oil and gas, chemical, food, and manufacturing industries.
George Levan is Chairman of the Board and CEO of the Levan Group, headquartered in Houston, Texas. He has been actively involved in urban retail and mixed-use development as the founder of Crosspoint Properties and is also a co-founder of High Fashion Home. Mr. Levan was twice awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by the Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce.
Marilynn Wood Hill is an author/historian and the former Secretary of the Board. She is the author of several historical monographs, and was editor of Bronxville Artists & Friends (2008), and has published numerous articles and chapters in journals, books, and encyclopedias. She is currently editor of The Bronxville Journal. Hill serves on the board of Sarah Lawrence College; formerly on the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and is on the advisory board of the Schlesinger Library, Harvard/Radcliffe.
Lucinda Robb worked for 15 years at The Teaching Company/Great Courses, where she was Director of Recruiting and advised world-class professors on how to give better lectures. Prior to that, she worked for the Center for Legislative Archives at the National Archives, serving as Project Director for exhibits and educational outreach projects ranging from the presidency of Thomas Jefferson to women’s petitions to Congress.
About the National Archives Foundation
The National Archives Foundation is an independent nonprofit foundation that increases public awareness of the National Archives, inspires a deeper appreciation of our country’s heritage, and encourages citizen engagement in our democracy. The Foundation generates financial and creative support for National Archives exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, introducing America’s records to people around the U.S. and the world. Learn more at www.archivesfoundation.org.
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