Courtney Theis has been with the Preservation Society’s Advancement Department since March 2020, serving as the Director since 2022. She manages all fundraising efforts, including membership, sponsorship, grants, and special gifts. The Advancement Department is also responsible for event logistics for the Fall Tours, Carolopolis Awards, Preservation Month, membership meetings, and other programs throughout the year.
Courtney graduated from the University of Virginia School of Architecture with a Bachelor of Architectural History in 2008 and holds a M.S. in Historic Preservation from Ball State University. Prior to joining the PSC, she worked for the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., and King County’s Historic Preservation Program in Seattle. Since 2019, Courtney has also served as Vice Chair of the Mount Pleasant Historical Commission, which is dedicated to promoting and preserving the history of Mount Pleasant.