Executive Director Haupt leaves Pat Conroy Literary Center

Board member Olszewski named Interim Director

Staff reports

Jonathan Haupt, longtime Executive Director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center, has resigned, according to a news release dated Sunday, Jan. 22.

According the release, Haupt helped the Center move forward “during a time when many were still grieving over the loss of Pat Conroy, shortly after Conroy’s death in March 2016. For the past decade he has tireless championed Conroy’s works and legacy.”

Haupt, according to the release, has decided to pursue several passion projects that are close to his heart. The Center’s board, staff, volunteers, writers, and visitors will miss his leadership and wish Haupt nothing but the best in his new endeavors.

It was also announced in the relase that Ginger Olszewski, longtime board member of the Conroy Center, will lead the organization as its Interim Executive Director as search commences for Haupt’s replacement.