David Moon named Executive Director of the Plant City Photo Archives

The Plant City Photo Archives & History Center President Ed Verner and search committee chairman Bill Thomas have announced the selection of David Moon as the incoming Executive Director for the organization following the resignation of Samantha Poirier, who had accepted a position in an archival institution in Massachusetts.

Mr. Moon began his new position on July 5 following a three-month search carried out by Bill Thomas, Ed Verner, Robert Trinkle, Marion Smith, Felix Haynes, Faychone Durant, and John Haney. Verner and the members of the committee welcomed David Moon in late June, with the starting date set to follow the July 4th Holiday.

Moon was the founder of the Chattanooga Historical Society (Picnooga) in 2014 and served as its Executive Director until June 2022. He is experienced in internet management, social media, and fundraising via crowdsourcing. Moon has also worked as a Web Designer and Marketing Coordinator for the Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau. In addition to other writings, Moon has written extensively on the “Underground Chattanooga Concept” and has been interviewed on NPR in a session titled Gathering Pieces of Chattanooga’s Past.

Verner said the search committee was facilitated by former Executive Director Gil Gott, who will be working alongside Moon for the month of August. David Moon can be reached at 813.754.1578 or David@ plantcityphotoarchives.org. The Archives’ hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

staff members include Erin

Kim Borrell, Administrative Assistant; and Karen