Kelli Kling has been hired as the new director of the Wood County Historical Society. The Wood County Commissioners announced the selection this morning.
Kling has been a member of the historical center staff since 2003, serving initially as assistant to the director, which evolved into marketing and events coordinator. Throughout this time she has done significant work to plan and promote exhibits, events and programs at the historical center.
The appointment will take effect immediately, with an annual salary of $48,742.
Kling is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, with a bachelor’s of arts in telecommunications, and master of education in career and technology education. She has been significantly involved with the Black Swamp Arts Festival, the Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Main Street Bowling Green.