Mill at Anselma appoints new executive director
CHESTER SPRINGS » The Mill at Anselma, a 1747 national historic landmark in Chester Springs, has appointed Robert “Will” Caverly as its executive director.
In his previous role, Caverly was responsible for the successful disposition of grant-seeking as part of a $100 million campaign. He made major inroads, obtaining funding and strengthening community relationships. His grant experience spans all stages from proposal to final report.
It is Caverly’s development and nonprofit experience that was sought by The Board of Trustees for The Mill’s future success and advancement.
His wholehearted belief in conservation and the value of preserving historic sites – combined with his interest in small-scale agriculture and The Mill’s role in the cultural understanding of America’s historic food systems – create an opportunity for The Mill to execute its programming and mission.
Caverly earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Villanova University. He joins The Mill from Ursinus College, where he was the Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations in the Advancement Office.
In addition to Caverly’s installment, the following members were recently elected trustees: Chairman Ernie Holling; Vice Chairman Dave Rollenhagen; secretary: Steve Woodward; and treasurer: Kevin Kerr.
The Mill at Anselma Preservation and Educational Trust was formed in 1998 with the vision to create an innovative historical attraction at the Mill at Anselma that demonstrates through sensory experiences, the evolution of technology and the impact of change in commerce, free enterprise and transportation on American life over three centuries for schoolchildren, families, scholars, visitors and local residents.
New board members include: Sarah Owens, Matt Brown, Kevin Kerr and Dave Magrogan.
The board expressed its appreciation for the nine years Tony DiFrancesco served as a trustee.
The Mill is the most complete known example of a custom grain mill in the United States. A working example of more than 250 years of Chester County’s industrial heritage, the Mill has retained its original colonial-era power train as well as multiple layers of industrial equipment ranging from the 1700s to the mid-1900s.
For more information, or for a list of upcoming events, visit http://anselmamill.org.