National Trust for Historic Preservation Welcomes New Board of Trustees Members

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees, following the election of four Trustees in the fall. Members of the Board collectively govern the National Trust and provide the organization with counsel, guidance, and leadership. The full list of current Board members is available here.

"The Board is excited to welcome the addition of these new leaders, who each bring deep experience, thoughtful perspective, and a shared commitment to preservation and public service," said Phoebe Tudor, Chair of the Board of Trustees for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. "Their collective insight will help ensure that the National Trust remains a strong, effective, and forward-looking institution that's leading the effort to save America's historic places."

The two new Board appointments include:

• Adam Seuss, ex-officio representative designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior. Adam currently serves as Senior Counselor to the Secretary of the Interior where he supports and advises the Secretary on all Department policy. He previously served as Acting Assistant Secretary for Lands & Minerals Management at the Department. Prior to joining the Administration, Adam was Vice President Government & External Relations and Counsel for REH Company, held senior positions at Sinclair Oil Corporation and Murphy USA, served as a law clerk, state prosecutor, and worked as a litigator in private practice.
• James F. Lima. James has been actively engaged in complex matters of real estate, economic development, and public policy since 1986, with extensive private and public sector experience in the planning and revitalization of urban places at a variety of scales. Over the course of his career, he has founded the James Lima Planning + Development firm, worked as a partner at a national economic and real estate advisory firm, Senior Director of Development at AvalonBay Communities, and was appointed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to serve as the first President of Governors Island Preservation, in addition to many other significant positions and professional accomplishments.

"The National Trust benefits enormously from the leadership and governance of an engaged, accomplished Board," said Carol Quillen, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. "As an organization, we are better positioned to advance preservation nationwide when we are guided by trustees who bring a broad range of expertise and a deep commitment to our mission."

In addition to the most recent appointment of Adam Seuss and James F. Lima, the National Trust's Board of Trustees also elected several new members during its PastForward conference in September, 2025:

• Kari Alldredge. Kari is a strategic advisor and trusted CEO partner with a track record of driving sustained performance improvements and enhanced shareholder value across a broad spectrum of consumer-facing companies. Over her 30 years as a consulting partner with McKinsey & Company, Kari has been recognized as having deep proficiency in consumer insights, marketing, digital transformation, and strategy. An experienced governance leader, she has served on consequential non-profit boards, including the Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Blake School, and the Minnesota Children's Museum. She also recently joined the Board of Trustees of her alma mater Colorado College.
• Randy Bryant. Randy is a visionary executive and global leader with 40-plus years of experience in Fortune 100, private and not-for-profit corporations. Currently serving as President and CEO of Ten Chimneys Foundation, Randy has previously served as Interim Executive Director for Milwaukee County Historical Society, and in several senior executive positions within Motorola and their associated subsidiaries and joint ventures. He also currently serves as a Trustee at the Milwaukee Art Museum and previously served as Chair of the Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission, and Chair of the Milwaukee County Landmarks Commission.
• Linda Griego. Linda is the founder of the nonprofit MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation, and her diverse career encompasses civic leadership, business, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and government service. She currently serves on the Board of Directors at Paramount Global, in addition to current board roles at Exposition Park Foundation, UNM Rainforest Innovations, and prior board roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, plus several additional publicly traded private companies. Linda has also started several businesses in Los Angles, led major civic organizations there, and previously served as the Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles, among her many other significant accomplishments.
• Margaret Russell. Margaret is a design journalist and creative consultant specializing in architecture, interiors, and the cultural arts. She is the former Editor in Chief of Architectural Digest and previously worked at Elle Décor as VP/Editor in Chief, and as a founding Editor of the magazine's U.S. edition. Margaret also has served as Chief Editorial Officer at RH (Restoration Hardware), founded the book and magazine consultancy Russell + Co., and researched and wrote Michael Smith's bestselling book about the White House's historical design. She is a longtime trustee of God's Love We Deliver, serves as a member of the Advisory Council of The Glass House, and as an emeritus trustee of the Trump Kennedy Center.