A longtime paleontology enthusiast and friend of the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in Morden, has taken up the role of Executive Director.

Adolfo Cuetara Yanez will help lead the museum into the future to prove it can be sustainable, prosperous, and an asset for the Morden community and Pembina Valley.

According to the CFDC Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the museum, work with local organizations, and move the museum towards a new facility.

Cuetara brings over twenty years of knowledge and experience to his new position. A successful entrepreneur, business owner, and was a key player in developing the largest palaeontological amusement park in Europe. He is also known for his work in Morden for developing the marine statues throughout the city.

When Cuetara presented his willingness to take up the role, he says he brought forward dozens of ideas he has for the museum, a major one that the museum can handle expansion.

"We need to show to people, government, and all the stakeholders involved, the museum has a value not only scientifically, but in the economic development of the community. I intend to show it can be sustainable in the future and reliable. The big deal is not a $25 to $30 million facility but being able to be sustainable in that facility."

Over the last few years, the museum has shown it can attract people to the region with their record year attendance over 15,000.

There is a fantastic collection of specimens that can be explored, and Cuetara says it's the job of the museums to create an atmosphere for those specimens further scientific study and a sense of mystery and wonder for visitors to the museum.

He adds it will take some time for him to learn all the ins and outs of the job, but he can't wait to settle in and begin planning for the amazing things ahead.