Museum, science center, woos new CEO from South Carolina

BRADENTON — The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature has named museum executive Hillary Spencer CEO.

Spencer replaces Brynne Anne Besio, the Bishop’s longtime CEO who retired in January. Spencer’s position is effective May 3, according to a statement, and Besio will help support the transition through a consulting role. The museum, in downtown Bradenton, has $3.92 million in annual revenue and $45.5 million in assets, according to its most recent public tax filings. It was formerly known as the South Florida museum and went through a major rebranding in 2019.