Mike Miron, Dave Stahl Move to City Hall
Jeff Holland Steps In

Mike Miron

Mike Miron, who has served as the Annapolis Maritime Museum's business manager for the past several months, has been named by Mayor Ellen O. Moyer as the new director of the Office of Economic Development for the City of Annapolis. "I'm looking forward to the challenge," Mike says, "But, I'm disappointed that I've had to give up my position with the museum. When Peg heard the news, she said, 'You've abandoned us!' But I haven't really. I'll be here to help in an advisory capacity as the museum grows over the next few years." At the January board meeting, Mike was presented with a plaque of appreciation.

Kevin Brooks (left) and Jeff Holland, aka Them Eastport Oyster Boys performing at the Museum last summer

The board has tapped Jeff Holland to take Mike's place. "Jefferson" is well known in the Eastport community, having served as the "Minister of Propaganda" with the Maritime Republic of Eastport since its inception in 1998. He's a member of the Chesapeake folk duet Them Eastport Oyster Boys, along with Kevin Brooks, and has an office of Second Street, which serves as headquarters for his public relations and events management company, Holland Lines. Jeff is also the director of the Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival at the Annapolis City Dock, April 26-28, 2002. This year it will host the stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race. Jeff and his wife, Louise White, and their daughter, Anna, live in Hillsmere with a chocolate lab, two kittens, and three guinea pigs. Jeff can be reached by email or at 410 263-9446.

Dave Stahl

Board Treasurer Dave Stahl has also taken a post at City Hall, as the City Manager pro-tem. "I've agreed to serve until a permanent manager can be recruited," Dave explains. "The Ethics Commission has ruled that it will not be a conflict of interest for me to continue t serve on the museum board as long as I recuse myself from the McNasby's lease and other city-related negotiations."