Katherine Scouten has stepped down as president of the Exploration Place board of directors.
Scouten sent a letter to the museum's board and management team on Wednesday confirming the move, executive director Tracy Calogheros said.
Scouten took the step because she is busy starting up a new consulting business, Calogheros said.
Vice-president Shauna Harper will be filling in until at least the board's September board meeting when members will discuss next steps.
"I'm going to miss her," Calogheros said. "Kathy's been on my board for 15 years, it's a big loss."
Scouten was also Exploration Place's liaison with B.C. Science World, Calogheros noted.
"I get, I know why," she said. "When you have a business and your volunteer work is interfering with your business, work has to come first. But it's a shame, we're going to miss her."
Scouten will also be taking a back seat on Calogheros' bid to become the next MP for Cariboo-Prince George after being the official agent during the 2015 campaign, Calogheros said.
