Carroll County Historical Society Hires New Executive Director

The Historical Society of Carroll County (HSCC) has hired Fred K. Teeter, Jr. as the new executive director.

Teeter previously served as the CEO of Carroll Child Care Centers, Inc., an historic non-profit child day care program based in Westminster.  He is former president/CEO of the Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce in Hagerstown, MD and executive director of Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Delaware, Inc. in Newcastle, DE.

As a local volunteer, Teeter is former vice chairman and marketing chairman of the Community Foundation of Carroll County.  He is also inaugural recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Executive of the Year award in Maryland, a past director of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the Maryland Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (MACCE), and vice chairman of the Maryland Society of Association Executives (MSAE). 

He and his wife, Janice, reside in a fully-restored, 200-year old Federal period house on three acres in the center of Uniontown, MD.

HSCC Board Chairman Thomas N. Rasmussen said he is excited to welcome Teeter to the Historical Society team.

“His 20-year record of non-profit management success speaks for itself. Through his family and on his own, Fred enjoys strong local connections. We’re fortunate to have him," Rasmussen said in a statement.

Teeter’s selection follows an intensive, nationwide search conducted by HSCC officers and directors, according to a news release.

Founded in 1939 and preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2014, the Historical Society of Carroll County is a non-profit 501c3 education foundation that collects, preserves & interprets historical Carroll County artifacts and information.  The Society strives to advance interest, understanding, knowledge and appreciation in and of Carroll County by providing related activities, exhibitions, programs, research and publications.

Teeter replaces Timatha S. Pierce who retired May 31, 2013, after serving as chief executive officer for seven years.