SAR Names New Executive Director
(LOUISVILLE, KY) – The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), one of the nation’s leading organizations in Revolutionary War education and genealogical research, is pleased to announce that Michael Scroggins will serve as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective immediately.
Scroggins will oversee the operations of the National SAR Headquarters, which is based in Louisville, while collaborating with the SAR General Officers and other leaders of the organization to promote the goals of the SAR and the well-being of the organization.
SAR President General Darryl Addington said, “Mike is a valuable asset to the SAR. With his experience and knowledge, he will be a great Executive Director.”
Scroggins is a Kentuckiana native, and a graduate of Clarksville High School. He received his degree in computer sciences from the National Education Center in Louisville, KY. He and his wife, Cindy Scroggins, reside in Jeffersonville, Indiana and are the proud parents of two adult sons and the grandparents of three young grandchildren with one on the way.
Scroggins has served the SAR for over 40 years. Most recently, he performed as the organization’s Senior Director of Operations and Interim Executive Director, overseeing the daily functions of the SAR. He brings with him a proven history of effectively managing staff and meeting organizational goals.
“My aim since joining the SAR headquarters in 1983 has been to move the organization forward and toward the goals it has set.” said Scroggins. “As the Executive Director, I will continue to work at making the SAR a primary resource for information and educational materials related to the Revolutionary War and the original purposes of our Founding Fathers in establishing this great country.”
The organization is gearing up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
“The Sons of the American Revolution is working hard to remind our citizens of the Revolutionary War events through the upcoming 250th Anniversary celebrations of those events.” Scroggins added, “We are also excited to be adding an Education Center and Museum on Louisville’s Historic Museum Row in Downtown Louisville. This will serve as the SAR’s gift to the nation in celebration of the 250th.”
To learn more about the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, visit SAR.org
To learn more about the SAR Education Center and Museum, visit SARFoundation.org
