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
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
Sophie Hunt, Public Programs Manager • sophie.hunt@hennepinhistory.org
Linda S. Koutsky, Editor in Chief Hennepin History Magazine • linda.koutsky@hennepinhistory.org
Sandy M Pavelka, Bookkeeper • 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
Kristina Youso, Secretary
Kathleen Boe, Treasurer
Chuck Ballentine
Jamil Ford
David Frank
Acoma Gaither
Michael Goggin
Elizabeth Hinz
Becki Iverson
Shvonne Johnson
Kendal Killian
Amy Lucas
Matthew McNeil
Pamela Moore
Stacy Wells
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.