Joe Buss leaves New Windsor Conference Center

Financial constraints have forced administration to reduce staff of the Brethren Service Center (BSC) in New Windsor, Md., resulting in the reduction of the position of New Windsor Conference Center director Joe Buss. The conference center is a self-funded program of the General Board.

Since September 1997, Buss has provided leadership of the conference center's hospitality ministry. He also led in improvements at the center including the remodeling of Zigler Hall in 2002 and improvements in customer satisfaction, service, and community accessability that resulted in positive customer feedback. Buss's membership in the International Association of Conference Center Administration and other professional groups also helped the center reach clients and groups beyond the local area.

As of May 4, Buss began a three-month separation period with full salary and benefits. The responsibilities of the position will be distributed among other staff.