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
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 and Assistant Director • alyssa.thiede@hennepinhistory.org
Alex Weston, Manager of Guest Services and Administration • alex.weston@hennepinhistory.org
Board of Directors
David Frank, President
Rebecca Merrill, Vice President
Jessica Kohen, Secretary
Glenn Woythaler, Treasurer
Nicole Bauknight
Daniel Bergin
William Beyer
Elizabeth Hinz
Karl Holter
Jon Lewis
Rachel Neiwert
Gary Peterson
Michael Rainville, Jr.
Debra Stone
Scott Taylor
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.