Saint Mary's recently named Richard Baxter, the former executive director at Colorado's creede Repertory Theater, to the position of special events director.

"The more I investigated, the more excited I became," Baxter said. "The campus itself was a big attraction. It is so peaceful here."

Baxter looks forward to his involvement with Saint Mary's.

"This is an exciting time to come to Saint Mary's" he said. "The College is growing and changing, and everyone here is enthusiastic about the momentum."

Baxter served as executive director at Colorado's Creede Repertory Theatre from 1983 to 2000. During this time he produced more than 100 plays and directed more than 50 plays.

Baxter is a graduate of the University of Utah and the leadership development program at the Center for Creative Leadership in Colorado Springs.

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