The Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association has named Robert E. Clermont its new general manager and executive director.

Mr. Clermont brings 35 years of business management and community involvement experience to the association. He and his family have been residents of Edgartown for the past 19 years. During this time Mr. Clermont served first as the general manager, then owner of Adventure Rentals, Inc.

Mr. Clermont is a past board member of the chamber of commerce, charter member and past president of the Rotary Club of Martha’s Vineyard, member of the Joint Transportation Committee of the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, and past board member of the Tisbury Business Association.

Mr. Clermont takes up this important position as the Association continues to steward the Camp Ground as an important National Historic Landmark and works with the Island community to develop the Camp Ground and Tabernacle as a destination for summer activities and performances.

The association also acknowledged William McConnell for providing six years of excellent leadership. Mr. McConnell retires from his position as general manager today. He and his wife Judy will continue to reside in Vineyard Haven.