Meet the HHM Staff

Hennepin History Museum has a dedicated, professional staff with diverse interests, specialties and talents. They help tell the stories that make the museum come alive.

John Crippen, Executive Director  • john.crippen@hennepinhistory.org

Rosella DePietro, Communications Manager • rosella.depietro@hennepinhistory.org

Katie Dohman, Editor-in-chief – Hennepin History magazine • katie.dohman@hennepinhistory.org

Audra Johnson, Manager of Guest Services and Administration • audra.johnson@hennepinhistory.org

Claire Leslie Johnson, Development Manager • claire.lesliejohnson@hennepinhistory.org

Sandy M Pavelka, Bookkeeping Service • sandy.pavelka@hennepinhistory.org

Michele Pollard, Archivist • michele.pollard@hennepinhistory.org

Alyssa Thiede, Curator • alyssa.thiede@hennepinhistory.org

Board of Directors

Pamela Moore, President
David Frank, Vice President
Rebecca Merrill, Secretary
Kathleen Boe, Treasurer
Jacqueline R. deVries
Michael Goggin
Elizabeth Hinz
Karl Holter
Jon Lewis
Amy Lucas
Michael Rainville, Jr.
Sarah Wovcha
Glenn Woythaler

Ex Officio Members

Commissioner Debbie Goettel
Commissioner Kevin Anderson

The Board of Directors maintains the following standing committees.

  • Executive
  • Building & Grounds
  • Development
  • Finance
  • Governance
  • Program

Community members are welcome to serve on these committees. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us for more information.