The National Trust for Historic Preservation announces that its Board of Trustees unanimously elects Brent Leggs as the organization’s 11th president since it was founded in 1949. The nonprofit says Leggs will succeed as president and CEO and will join the institution following the board’s vote. According to the announcement, Leggs previously served as executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. Both sources describe him as bringing extensive experience in heritage and cultural preservation, citing more than 20 years of work in the field. The election is presented as a leadership change for the National Trust, which the Artforum report characterizes as currently under strain. No other candidates or voting details beyond unanimity are included in the available coverage. The organizations’ statements indicate that the new presidency begins at a key moment for the National Trust, though specific plans or timelines beyond the election are not detailed in the provided excerpts. The board’s decision is the central reported development across both outlets.