- Board

	Ms. Smith is the current board Chair. With both an education and career in government contracting and program management, Ms. Smith's interests are in strategic planning, marketing, and grants. She has a lifelong history of community service. Retired from federal service she now lives in an old home in Salisbury with her husband, Darryl. Ms. Smith also serves on the Parsons Cemetery Advisory Committee.

Jane Youngk

	Ms. Youngk, the Vice-Chair, is very interested in Federal architecture and period furniture. She lives, with her husband Paul, in a 1837 federal style home in Quantico after previously restoring two other early nineteenth century houses. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Port of Salisbury Marina Commission and the Salisbury Fire Department Heritage Center. Ms Youngk is a past president of Town and Country Garden Club and at one time was Chair of the Civic Beautification Committee.

Stephen (Steve) Bassford


	Treasurer, Mr. Bassford has always been actively engaged in community activities throughout Maryland. Before his appointment to the Board at Poplar Hill, he served as Board Chairman at the London Towne Publik House in Edgewater, Maryland. Mr. Bassford holds undergraduate and graduate degrees and currently operates his own transportation consulting firm.

Anne Lampert

	Corresponding Secretary, Ms. Lampert is currently a registered nurse working with Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Among her other duties, she is responsible for the newly developed docent training program. She recently enjoyed planning her son and daughter-in-law's wedding and reception at Poplar Hill Mansion. Ms. Lampert lives in Hebron.

Gina Boobar


	Recording Secretary, Ms. Boobar is officially appointed to the Board by the Mayor and acts as liaison between the City of Salisbury and the Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion.

Aleta Davis and Dean Davis

	Ms. Davis, a classically trained mezzo-soprano vocalist is a resident, along with her husband Dean, in the Newtown Historic District. Her background includes a degree in 2-D Art from Salisbury University. Among her varied interests is her knowledge and love of architecture, art, antiques and history. Mr. Davis comes to the Board with decades of experience in construction and business management. He, along with his wife Aleta, previously owned All Manor of Things, an antique shop located in Salisbury. Some of you remember him also as a local coach.

Dean Davis

Marge Duer


	Mrs. Duer attended the College of William and Mary where she received a B.F.A. and also attended Old Dominion University where she did graduate studies in special education. She has experience in fundraising, decorating, gardening, and museum management. For several years she served as acting president of the Eastern Shore Historical Society.

Anita (Tutie) Foskey

	Ms. Foskey, a long time Salisbury resident, comes to Poplar Hill Mansion's board after her retirement as a seamstress for Phillip's Clothing Store. She actively serves on the Hospitality and Garden Committees. Ms. Foskey has also been trained as a docent.

Kathryn (Taffee) Hajko

	Ms. Hajko comes to the Poplar Hill Board with a background in engineering. She has great interest and knowledge in history, art and architecture. She is active on the Gardening Committee and has been a driving force in designing our new rack cards and brochures

Louise Nock

	Ms Nock, chair of the Mansion’s Hospitality Committee, is instrumental in planning, managing, and hosting the various public events sponsored the Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion. Mrs. Nock considers Poplar Hill a true asset for the local community and looks forward to new and exciting events to be held at the Mansion in near future.

Ann Suthowski

	Ms. Suthowski joined the Marketing and Publicity Committee recently. She is the Chair of the Membership Committee where we spends a lot of time actively recruiting and retaining Friends. She is a retired educator.

Rita Tiso

Mrs. Tiso was born and raised in the Azores, Portugal. She moved to Bermuda
in 1964 and

then to Toronto, Canada in 1969-finally settling in Salisbury in
1975. Her interest in historic preservation stems, in part, from growing up in a 120 year old home which still remains in her family today. Mrs. Tiso serves on several committees including the Mansion’s membership committee of which she is Chair.

Marshall Zugehar

	Mr. Zugehar sits on various committees which support the operation of Poplar Hill Mansion. Before his retirement several years ago, he held several management positions in defense and missile and space programs for the U.S. government. Having owned several historic homes, he and his wife have developed a keen interest in architectural history and the preservation of historic properties such as Poplar Hill Mansion.

Mary Zugehar


	A resident of Salisbury for over 10 years. She has owned historic properties in upstate New York and was active in her community’s Historic Preservation Association. Mrs. Zugehar serves on several Poplar Hill Mansion committees and also coordinates activities between the Four Seasons Garden Club and the Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion.

Nancy Marasco, Curator


	Ms. Marasco came to Poplar Hill Mansion as Curator in July, 2007 from Colorado. She holds degrees in both Business and Fire Science, bringing with her a strong and successful background in fundraising for nonprofits. Her love for history began at an early age while living in historic homes her parents enjoyed restoring, not renovating. At age 16, her first job was at the John Jay House in Katonah, New York where she was a docent. She has three daughters and four grandchildren.