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

Acoma Gaither, Public Programs Manager • acoma.gaither@hennepinhistory.org

James Bacigalupo, Design & Operations Manager • james.bacigalupo@hennepinhistory.org

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

Summer Erickson, Visitor Services Manager, Collections Assistant • summer.erickson@hennepinhistory.org

Seth Goodspeed, Development & Membership Manager • seth.goodspeed@hennepinhistory.org

Linda S. Koutsky, Editor in Chief Hennepin History Magazine • linda.koutsky@hennepinhistory.org

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

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

Katherine Stotis, Processing Archivist• katherine.stotis@hennepinhistory.org

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

Board of Directors

Jacqueline R. deVries, President
Becky Timm, Vice President
David Frank, Secretary
Kathleen Boe, Treasurer
Jamil Ford
Michael Goggin
Elizabeth Hinz
Becki Iverson
Amy Lucas
Matthew McNeil
Pamela Moore

Ex Officio Members

Commissioner Debbie Goettel
Principal Aide Casey Meinhardt

Commissioner Kevin Anderson
Principal Aide Kristy Janigo

The Board of Directors maintains the following standing committees.

  • Executive
    • Facing Change Task Force
  • 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.