The Boylston nonprofit has named a replacement for Jane Ellis, who retired from the role this year.
The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill has a new chief operating officer as the Boylston nonprofit has named a replacement for Jane Ellis, who retired from the role this year.
In his new capacities, Matthew Krumme will manage an extensive range of garden operations, including its facilities, visitor services, and gift shop along with private events, food sourcing, and IT contracts, according to a Tuesday press release from the botanic garden.
With more than 25 years of operations and organizational leadership experience, Krumme comes to the New England Botanic Garden from his most recent role as deputy director of Seacoast Science Center, an interactive marine life museum in New Hampshire.
“We are excited to welcome Matt as the new chief operating officer at the garden,” Grace Elton, CEO of New England Botanic Garden, said in the release. “His leadership will be instrumental in refining our daily operations and enhancing the visitor experience as we continue to welcome a growing number of guests each year.”
Krumme succeeds Ellis, who retired from her role as chief financial and operating officer in early January after an 11-year career with the New England Botanic Garden.
“Throughout her tenure, Jane played a pivotal role in the garden’s operations and its financial management. We are grateful for her contributions and the positive impact she has made on the Garden community,” New England Botanic Garden in a January post on LinkedIn.
Prior to his role at Seacoast Science Center, Krumme worked at The Trustees of Reservations, based in Boston, as director of recreational enterprises, and he served as associate director of
business partnerships at the California Academy of Sciences.
Krumme earned his bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst.
“I find the garden’s focus on education, sustainability, and accessibility inspiring, and I look forward to contributing my operational experience to help support the garden’s mission and its long-term goals,” Krumme said in the release.
With an annual attendance of 213,105 in 2024, the New England Botanical Garden is the seventh-most popular tourist attraction in Central Massachusetts when ranked by data collected by WBJ’s Research Department.
In 2025, the garden generated $8.69 million in revenue and held $59.41 million in assets, according to nonprofit financial tracker GuideStar.
Mica Kanner-Mascolo is a staff writer at Worcester Business Journal, who primarily covers the healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education industries.
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