The board of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has formally launched a search for a new president.
Joe Hale stepped down in June, two months after announcing his decision to leave and about 10 weeks after completing the museum’s first major renovation in 40 years.
A committee of board members is working with Chicago-based executive search firm Kittleman & Associates LLC to lead the nationwide effort, the museum said in a news release.
“As we begin the formal search for a new president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, we are looking for a visionary leader to build on the momentum from our impressive renovation of the museum and successful capital campaign,” said Angela Krahulik, search committee chair and partner at Ice Miller. “We are fortunate to have a dedicated and talented staff in place that makes this such a desirable position, as the new president leads us into the next chapter of the museum’s story.”
The museum reopened April 2 after a 17-month, $60.5 million renovation that Hale in April described to Inside INdiana Business as a “complete reimagining.” Since then the museum said it has welcomed a record number of visitors.
Board member Kirk Hendrix has served as interim president since Hale’s departure.
The search for a new president comes amid another museum facility initiative. The museum announced in May plans for a new $18 million restoration and event facility to be located just outside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.