Maymont Names Erik Mauritsen as CFO & Vice President, Business Operations

 

Richmond, Virginia – Maymont has named Erik Mauritsen as Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Business Operations. Reporting to Maymont President & CEO Parke Richeson, Mauritsen will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team and manage the areas of finance and accounting, human resources, and business operations.

In his new role, Mauritsen will work closely with the President & CEO and Board of Directors as well as the senior leadership team and other stakeholders to develop Maymont’s long-term strategic plan and align annual operating plans with strategic goals. He will be a key driver for developing new initiatives, spearheading efforts to strengthen organizational capabilities and improve core processes across operations. He will oversee the staff responsible for finance and accounting, human resources, risk management, and IT functions, as well as high-profile community events and facility rentals.

A seasoned CFO with over 20 years of financial management experience, Mauritsen’s recent roles include CFO of LifeSpire of Virginia and CFO and VP of Home & Community-Based Services for Covenant Woods, a not-for-profit retirement community. Before that, he was Assistant Controller for the Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind.

“Erik is a proven and effective leader who brings deep experience in developing innovative and cost-effective measures, as well as great enthusiasm, to serve Maymont’s mission,” said Parke Richeson, Maymont President & CEO. “I’m confident he will bring positive energy and strategic thinking to help Maymont continue to thrive as a cherished place where people can connect with nature, history, wildlife and each other.”

“I am very excited to join Maymont Foundation,” said Mauritsen, who is a native Richmonder. “I grew up very close to Maymont.  This organization has been part of my life since I was young and I am very excited to be part of this great team going forward!”

Mauritsen earned a Bachelor of Science in Business, with a major in accounting, from Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating cum laude.

About Maymont

Maymont, located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, is a well-preserved 100 acres where all are welcome to connect with history, nature, wildlife and each other. Built as a Gilded Age estate overlooking the James River, Maymont opened to the public in 1926 and today offers free admission to explore its miles of walking paths through rolling hills, beautiful landscaped gardens, a petting farm and the Virginia Wildlife Trail with habitats for rescued native animals. In addition, Maymont offers guided and self-guided tours of the 1893 Maymont Mansion*, historic estate buildings and gardens, plus the immersive “Run of the River” experience highlighting the remarkable ecology of the James River in The Robins Nature Center. Since 1975, the nonprofit Maymont Foundation has been entrusted to care for this unique place, galvanizing community support around its mission to delight, educate and inspire all who visit. Maymont annually welcomes over 800,000 guests and is consistently ranked among the region’s top attractions by travelers and locals alike.

*The Mansion is currently closed for a roof restoration project, and portions of the Virginia Wildlife Trail are undergoing an enhancement and expansion project. Learn more here.

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