Flagler Beach Historical Museum Announces New Executive Director

The Flagler Beach Historical Museum has named Sheila Pillath as its new executive director, the nonprofit announced recently. The change took effect on February 1. She takes over from Patti King, the current Flagler Beach Mayor who held the post from January 2023 to November 2025. Marketing professional Cindy Dalecki held the post in the interim. "We're thrilled to welcome Sheila to the Flagler Beach Historical Museum," Dalecki said. "I was happy to stand in during this transition, and as a member of the Museum board since 2010, I'm excited about what Sheila's experience in the nonprofit and grant world will bring to the Museum as we continue to grow our impact in the community." Prior to taking the helm at the Flagler Beach Historical Museum, Pillath has held several other leadership roles in and around Flagler County. According to her personal resume, she was the Director of Resource Development for United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties from June 2019 to October 2024. From July 2024 to January 2026, she was Vice President of Development at the Community Foundation of Volusia Flagler Counties, which operates within United Way. Since January of this year, Pillath has been Vice President at Paladin Solutions Group. "I retired from the Community Foundation & United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties in December, and I'm honored to step into this role with the Flagler Beach Historical Museum," Pillath said. "I've always loved museums--the stories they preserve, the connections they create, and the way they bring a community's heritage to life. I'm looking forward to working with the board, volunteers, and supporters to strengthen the Museum's programs and sustainability for years to come." The Flagler Beach Historical Museum, located at 207 S. Central Ave in Flagler Beach, contains a wealth of documents and artifacts from the city's history. Its collection ranges from as far back as fossils from prehistoric mastodons to school yearbooks from the last decade. In between those two points in history is a well-kept story of the city's progression from a humble beach village to the small yet bustling coastal community it is today.