Margaret (Peg) Regan, retired principal of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and teacher in Massachusetts for 30 years, has been named the interim executive director of the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard.

Her term, which began August 1, will continue indefinitely while the search for a new executive director is completed, the YMCA announced yesterday.

Mrs. Regan’s background in fiscal and personnel management in high schools both here and in California as well as her contribution as a board member of the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard since 2003 will allow her to continue the work of departing executive director John Clese,who is moving to Chicago, the YMCA statement said.

Mr. Cleese will continue to consult with the YMCA during the transition.