SAVANNAH, GA – April 1, 2026 –Telfair Museums announces the appointment of Jesse Bloom as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). A highly regarded executive with a proven track record in financial governance and strategic growth, Bloom joins the leadership team during a milestone year as the museum celebrates the 140th anniversary of the Telfair Academy and the 20th anniversary of the Jepson Center.
Bloom brings over 20 years of experience in managing complex financial operations across the nonprofit and private sectors. Most recently, she served as Vice President at Quatrro Business Support Services, where she provided financial oversight for twenty nonprofit clients with annual budgets ranging from $3 million to $20 million. Her appointment comes as Telfair Museums implements a strategic restructuring focused on building robust, new revenue streams and supporting its growing member base.
“Jesse is an out-of-the-box thinker known for her ability to facilitate change management and realize critical process improvements,” said Alan Sheriff, Telfair Museums’ Board Treasurer who led the search committee which appointed Bloom. “Her extensive background in financial management, organizational development and strategic planning —combined with her superior financial technical skills—makes herthe ideal leader to help us to build on our legacy and ensure the long-term financial health of our institution.” Alan Sheriff has worked in investment banking for over 40 years in a variety of senior positions. “We are delighted to welcome Jesse to Telfair Museums” Susan Willetts, Board Chair and Interim CEO added. “ She is a very important addition to our senior leadership team”.
“I am thrilled to join Telfair Museums, an institution that serves as a cornerstone of cultural life in Savannah,” said Bloom. “I look forward to working with the Board and collaborating with the leadership team to optimize the financial strength of Telfair Museums to enable it to continue providing world-class exhibitions and educational programs to the Savannah community.”
Bloom holds a Master of Business Administration from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Minnesota. She is an active member of the Institute of Management Accountants and the AICPA.
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About Telfair Museums
Opening in 1886, Telfair Museums is the oldest public art museum in the South and the first U.S. Museum founded by a woman. The museum features a world-class art collection in the heart of Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District and encompasses three sites: the Jepson Center for the Arts, the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, and the Telfair Academy. For more information on Telfair Museums, please visit www.telfair.org